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Infectious disease outbreaks in Venezuela

Overview

Venezuela is experiencing a simultaneous surge in respiratory infections, including COVID-19 and influenza, alongside rising dengue cases. The state of Trujillo has reported the highest incidence of acute respiratory infections, with 181 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Nationally, dengue infections have reached 10,630 reported cases, with 25% classified as severe, primarily affecting children aged 0 to 9.

In response to these and other infectious disease threats, health authorities are implementing various interventions. In Venezuela, the Ministry of Popular Power for Health, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a training initiative in Amazonas state. This program aims to certify 15 indigenous community spokespersons in malaria diagnosis and treatment to strengthen regional laboratory networks and epidemiological control in remote areas.

While the Venezuelan situation involves respiratory and dengue outbreaks, regional health concerns also extend to the Dominican Republic, where authorities have activated alerts for leptospirosis, dengue, malaria, and rabies.

Entities

Dominican Republic · Ministry of Health · Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Salud · Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo · Julio Castro

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [HEALTH] 19 sources
    Public health alerts issued in Dominican Republic and Venezuela

    Health authorities in the Dominican Republic have issued alerts for leptospirosis, dengue, and malaria, while Venezuela is training indigenous leaders in Amazonas to combat malaria.

  2. 3 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Venezuela faces surge in respiratory infections and dengue

    Venezuela is experiencing a simultaneous rise in respiratory infections, COVID-19, influenza, and dengue, with Trujillo reporting the highest rates of respiratory illness.

Sources

ciudadoriental.com · deultimominuto.net · diariovoces.com.pe · dominicanrepublicpost.com · ecuadorendirecto.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · espiganoticias.net · huelvainformacion.es · infosaludrd.com · larazon.co · larednoticias.com.ar · mejorinformado.com · moncloa.com · mpps.gob.ve · noticiasdeNavarra.com · paginaextra.com · primeraedicioncol.com · realchubut.com.ar · rtn.com.ar · sanfernandodigital.com.ar · universalmedios.com.ar