Health authorities in Huila are concerned about the increase in dengue fever, which, according to the most recent epidemiological report in the departmentThere are more than 16,600 confirmed cases of this disease.
The Secretary of Health of Huila, Sergio Mauricio Zúñiga, He pointed out that to date there are more than 400 patients in serious condition and 12 municipalities They remain on red alert due to the increase in dengue.
“The figures are worrying. To date we have 16,618 cases of dengue in Huila, with 5,747 cases with warning signs, there are 404 cases of serious dengue cases registered, There are also 12 municipalities on red alert and we continue to invite the people of Huila to help us prevent this deadly disease,” said the official.
Likewise, the number of deaths remains at eight and, during these days of San Pedro festivities, the health authorities are carrying out vaccination days due to the agglomeration of people who enjoy the festivities and also advance prevention campaigns to eliminate the breeding grounds of the mosquito that transmits the disease.
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