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Arbovirus surveillance in Matanzas, Cuba

Overview

Health authorities in Matanzas, Cuba, have increased epidemiological surveillance to manage the seasonal risk of arboviruses like dengue and an expected rise in respiratory infections.

Dr. Andrés Lamas Acevedo, director of the Provincial Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Microbiology, stated that while current dengue levels are comparable to 2023 and not considered alarming, transmission typically peaks in September and October. To mitigate risks, vector control measures including fumigation are being implemented in Matanzas and Cárdenas using specialized sprayers. Officials are urging the public to assist by cleaning residential areas and eliminating standing water where the Aedes aegypti mosquito breeds.

Entities

Matanzas · Carlos Sáenz · Provincial Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Microbiology · Ministry of Health of Nicaragua · Nicaragua

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Matanzas increases surveillance for dengue and respiratory viruses

    Matanzas, Cuba, has intensified epidemiological surveillance for dengue and respiratory viruses as seasonal risks increase, emphasizing vector control and public sanitation efforts.

  2. 8 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Nicaragua intensifies mosquito control efforts amid shifting disease trends

    Nicaragua is conducting nationwide fumigation to combat mosquito-borne diseases as recent health reports show a decline in dengue and chikungunya cases, despite a slight rise in malaria.

Sources

canal4.com.ni · giron.cu · noticiasdemalaga.es · radio580.com.ni · radiohc.cu · radiorebelde.cu · tvyumuri.icrt.cu · viva.co.nz