Piura Regional Government Launches Dengue Prevention Campaign

Strategic Insights -

In an effort to reinforce preventive measures against dengue ahead of the Day of the Vigils, the Piura Regional Government, through the Regional Health Directorate (Diresa), has initiated a broad information campaign to sensitize citizens on the control of the transmitting mosquito. The campaign, under the motto Informed population, protected population, aims to raise awareness about the importance of eliminating Aedes aegypti breeding sites. On the first day of the campaign, more than 300 Piurans participated in the activities held at the entrances to shopping centers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Piura Regional Government has launched a dengue prevention campaign to reinforce preventive measures against the disease ahead of the Day of the Vigils.
  • The campaign aims to sensitize citizens on the control of the transmitting mosquito, with a focus on eliminating Aedes aegypti breeding sites.
  • The campaign was launched at the entrances to shopping centers, with more than 300 Piurans participating in the first day.
  • Students, older adults, and neighbors received guidance on how to eliminate Aedes aegypti breeding sites through simple actions such as washing, brushing, and covering containers where clean water is stored.
  • The campaign also provides information on the initial symptoms and warning signs of dengue, with a warning against self-medication, which can aggravate health conditions.
  • The strategy promotes the vaccination of adolescents and young people between 10 and 17 years old, with a regional coverage of 56.38% and more than 50,000 immunized.
  • The Diresa Piura will intensify communication actions in cemeteries and public spaces in the coming days to reach more families and ensure they come informed and protected during the Vigils.

Statistics:

  • Over 300 Piurans participated in the first day of the Dengue Prevention Campaign.
  • 56.38% regional coverage of immunized adolescents and young people between 10 and 17 years old.
  • More than 50,000 adolescents and young people have been immunized against dengue.
  • The campaign aims to educate citizens on simple actions to eliminate Aedes aegypti breeding sites, such as washing, brushing, and covering containers where clean water is stored.

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