III Day of Identification, Collection and Elimination of Aedes aegypti in Mariscal Caceres

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The San Martin Regional Government, through the Regional Health Directorate, is urging the population to participate in the III Day of Identification, Collection and Elimination of Aedes aegypti, which aims to prevent dengue disease. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 27 collection points and trained brigade members guiding the population on dengue prevention practices. The regional director of Health, Erika Milagros Vargas Angulo, recommends identifying and eliminating potential mosquito breeding sites, such as disused containers that accumulate water.

Key Takeaways:

  • The III Day of Identification, Collection and Elimination of Aedes aegypti will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 27 collection points in the province of Mariscal Caceres.
  • The event will be led by the Mariscal Caceres Territorial Health Management Unit and will be carried out in coordination with the Mariscal Caceres Provincial Municipality.
  • Trained brigade members will guide the population on dengue prevention practices and eliminate potential breeding sites such as bottles, coconut shells, cocoa and eggs.
  • The regional director of Health, Erika Milagros Vargas Angulo, recommends that citizens identify and eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites, such as disused containers that accumulate water.
  • The main symptoms and warning signs of dengue disease include high fever, joint pain, abdominal pain, behind the eyes, muscle pain, head pain, skin rash or rash, nausea, and bleeding from the mucous membranes, nose, and gums.
  • Citizens are urged to participate in the event to prevent dengue disease and seek specialized care if symptoms are detected.

Statistics:

  • The event will be carried out in the province of Mariscal Caceres, with 27 collection points and a deployment of trained brigade members.
  • The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The regional health director, Erika Milagros Vargas Angulo, recommends that citizens identify and eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites, such as disused containers that accumulate water.
  • 10 concentration points have been defined for the event, including the Plaza de Armas, Llullunko square, and the Acoustic Shell.

Sources:

  • "III Day of Identification, Collection and Elimination of Aedes aegypti in Mariscal Caceres." [Original text], no date.