The Ministry of Health (MINSA) reported that until Epidemiological Week 17 (April 26)31 681 cases of dengue at national scale were reported, a lower figure in 84. 2% compared to the same period of 2024, when 199 934 cases were notified.
This report of the National Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Diseases (CDC Peru) of the MINSA, reveals that they are 4 The regions that concentrate the largest number of cases: San Martín (9080), Loreto (5538), Cajamarca (4029) and Piura (2900).
The decrease in cases would be product of prevention and control actions undertaken since last year, both by Minsa and by regional governments.
While good results are recorded, he recommended not forgetting Eliminate the main rash from the mosquan dengue transmitter. Among the main hatcheries are tanks, buckets, pet drinks, swimming pools, water bases that are behind refrigerators, vase bases, bottles, tires, cans, toys and even eggs or eggs.
Regarding the symptomsthere are high fever, headache, eye pain, rashes, muscle pain and joints; While the alarm signs are intense and sustained abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding of mucous membranes, nose and gums, drowsiness or irritability and decay.
