Santa Marta
The Santa Marta Health Secretariat confirmed that in epidemiological week 24 of This year, a total of 398 cases have been reported of dengue in the city. According to the epidemiological behavior according to the endemic channel, the District is in an alert situation, compared to historical behavior.
When comparing the cases, with the same week from 2019 to 2023, in which they had been reported on average 353 total cases of denguethere is a difference of 45 cases above in 2024.
Faced with this situation, the authorities reported on the measures implemented to control its spread as coordination actions with community leaders and associations of prioritized neighborhood users in order to carry out health information activities where recommendations were provided to maintain safe drinking water. good quality and storage.
Likewise, the proper management of organic and inorganic solid waste generated in homes, insect and rodent control measures, protection and control measures in the home and its surroundings against Aedes Aegypti, and the warning signs and symptoms of dengue were also indicated.
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