Within the framework of Children’s Day, Pereira’s Ministry of Health reaffirms its commitment to childhood health and well -being through comprehensive actions.
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This April 26, Pereira celebrates Children’s Day not only with games and recreational activities, but with tangible results in public policies focused on childhood. During the first quarter of 2025, more than 7,131 girls, boys and adolescents have been benefited from the Municipal Ministry of Health. This effort shows that, in the capital of Risaraldense, child welfare is not only a goal, but a reality in constant construction.
Advances in health and well -being that transform lives
Children’s health and well -being in Pereira have received a significant impulse this year. The Ministry of Health has deployed strategies that cover from early stimulation to mass vaccination.
One of the outstanding initiatives is the program Young assurance seedbedswhich has oriented 325 minors on issues such as access to the health system and dengue prevention. This strategy encourages community empowerment from childhood.
In terms of Oral health242 children have been benefited in child development centers (CDI) and children’s homes. Activities not only promote good hygiene habits, but strengthen the school environment as a space for health promotion.
In addition, in the CDI San José 1 and San José 2, 295 Garden and Prejardín children participated in comprehensive stimulation activities. 23 children of the LEVEL LEVEL IN DYNAMICS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT were also included.
The strategy Healthy schools impacted 1,194 students, promoting active and healthy lifestyles from school. According to spokesmen of the Secretariat, this line of work has been fundamental to instill positive habits from early childhood.
On the other hand, the campaign Sexuality with meaning He reached 893 teenagers, providing them with tools to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. This action seeks to reduce risks from education and consciousness.
An important component has been the childhood cancer preventionwith 21 sensitized girls on breast and cervical cancer, promoting prevention from an early age.
Likewise, 17 cases of children with access barriers to health services have been solved thanks to the program Health defenderwhich acts as a direct link between families and the system.
As to vaccination23,213 dose to children under 15 were applied, ensuring protection against preventable diseases. The Expanded Immunization Plan (PAI) remains one of the most effective tools to guarantee long -term health.
Carolina Quintero, Gabriela’s mother, a girl vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV), highlights the importance of these campaigns:
“Thanks to the mayor of Pereira I was able to vaccinate my daughter without having to move to another place. These days bring health to families.”
Early Prevention: Key for a healthy future
Child health and well -being in Pereira are also strengthened by prevention of psychoactive substances. With the strategy Guardians of the future585 children between 8 and 12 years have participated in 44 activities focused on postponing the start of cigarette consumption, alcohol and vapers.
Additionally, the initiative The power to decide It benefited 329 people, including adolescents, parents and teachers. These activities seek to raise awareness about risk factors and protection within the home and school, from an evidence -based approach.
Each of these actions demonstrates a clear vision: protecting childhood is a long -term investment. The Municipal Health Ministry recognizes that prevention is as important as attention, and that promoting safe environments is the responsibility of the whole society.
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Continuous commitment to Pereirana childhood
In the words of municipal officials, child health and well -being in Pereira are priority axes of local development. The policies implemented so far not only seek to meet immediate needs, but also guarantee long -term equitable opportunities.
During the first quarter of 2025, the programs promoted by the Ministry of Health have reached more than 7,131 minors, consolidating Pereira as a city committed to the integral development of their children.
