# Public health initiatives in Chihuahua > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-initiatives-in-chihuahua > Updated: 2026-08-26T14:37:25.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Public health initiatives in Chihuahua have focused on disease prevention and expanded medical access through various campaigns and training programs. In late July 2026, the municipal government of Chihuahua launched a hygiene campaign via the Instituto Municipal de Pensiones (IMPE) to curb gastrointestinal infections. The initiative emphasized preventive measures such as handwashing, water treatment, and proper food preparation to reduce diarrheal disease cases. By late August 2026, health authorities expanded their efforts to include specialized medical training and community outreach. In Ciudad Juárez and Chihuahua City, the State Secretariat of Health conducted a training course led by a specialist from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on the early detection and treatment of rickettsia. Concurrently, the state organized community health fairs, such as the “Cuenta Conmigo” event, to provide vaccinations, dental care, and other essential services to vulnerable populations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Chihuahua health officials launch rickettsia training and community health fairs Chihuahua health authorities are conducting rickettsia prevention training with CDC specialists and launching community health fairs in Ciudad Juárez to provide free medical and administrative services. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-fairs-to-provide-free-medical-services-in-chihuahua ### 2026-07-31: Chihuahua launches hygiene campaign to curb gastrointestinal diseases Chihuahua’s municipal government, led by Mayor Marco Bonilla, urged residents to adopt hygiene practices—hand‑washing, safe water, proper food handling—and seek medical care to prevent gastrointestinal diseases 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guerrero-state-congress-calls-for-transparency-report-from-anticorruption-committee --- Cite as: Public health initiatives in Chihuahua. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-initiatives-in-chihuahua