Dengue Control Efforts Intensify in Northern Peru as Health Inspectors Receive Training

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Health inspectors in the northern region of Peru are being trained to detect and control the spread of dengue fever, with the goal of maintaining zero deaths from the disease. The Regional Government, through the Regional Health Directorate (Diresa), has arranged for 500 health inspectors to receive a 5-day workshop course, which began on October 6. The training focuses on detecting Aedes aegypti, identifying febrile cases, and educating families on prevention. The aim is to strengthen the skills of the brigade members to keep cases reduced, controlled, and with zero deaths from dengue, as has been achieved so far in 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Regional Government is training 500 health inspectors to detect and control dengue fever in the northern region of Peru.
  • The training includes a 5-day workshop course to detect Aedes aegypti, identify febrile cases, and educate families on prevention.
  • The objective is to strengthen the skills of the brigade members to maintain zero deaths from dengue, a goal already achieved in 2025.
  • 220 of the 500 training sessions are being held by Diresa, while the health subregions of Morropon Huancabamba and Luciano Castillo Colona will complete their training by the end of the training period.
  • The health sector authorities and population are preparing for the following summer, which is historically the critical period for dengue cases due to increased heat and seasonal rains.
  • The training also focuses on the importance of mental health in inspectors, highlighting the need for empathetic and effective work during home visits.

Statistics:

  • 500 health inspectors are being trained to control dengue fever in the northern region of Peru.
  • 5-day workshop course is being provided to healthcare inspectors to enhance their skills.
  • 220 out of 500 health inspectors are being trained by Diresa.
  • Training is also being held for health subregions of Morropon Huancabamba and Luciano Castillo Colona.
  • Zero deaths from dengue fever have been achieved so far in 2025.

Sources:

  • Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com (2025)