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Dengue outbreak in Jicapore, Mexico

Overview

Health authorities from Chihuahua and Sinaloa initiated a coordinated medical and epidemiological response in Jicapore, a remote community near the border of both states, following reports of approximately 35 individuals experiencing fever and malaise. Initial investigations involved deploying mobile medical units and air transport to collect blood and water samples, while officials worked to confirm the cause of the symptoms.

By September 12, authorities confirmed a dengue outbreak in the indigenous community of Jicapore, located in the mountainous region of Guadalupe y Calvo. The outbreak resulted in at least 35 illnesses and the deaths of two adolescents, aged 15 and 17.

In response, medical brigades from both states have been deployed to provide humanitarian aid and treatment. Vector control teams are currently conducting residual spraying in homes and distributing larvicide to manage the outbreak, with officials stating that medical attention will remain continuous until all affected individuals have recovered.

Entities

Jicapore · Secretaría de Bienestar y Desarrollo Sustentable · Secretaría de Salud de Chihuahua · Secretaría de Salud de Sinaloa · Sinaloa

Timeline

  1. about 20 hours ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Dengue outbreak reported in Sinaloa and Chihuahua border region

    A dengue outbreak in the indigenous community of Jicapore, near the Sinaloa-Chihuahua border, has caused at least 35 illnesses and two deaths, prompting joint medical intervention from both states.

  2. 4 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Chihuahua and Sinaloa launch health investigation in Jicapore

    Health authorities in Chihuahua and Sinaloa are investigating a potential health emergency in Jicapore, where dozens have reported fever and unconfirmed reports of deaths have emerged.

Sources

calibre800.com · diario.mx · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · lineadirectaportal.com · noticieroaltavoz.com · vanguardia.com.mx