There are still 160 people hospitalized due to the disease
The Dengue Situation Room of the Regional Health Management (Geresa) reported a notable decrease in the number of patients admitted for dengue in the La Libertad region during the last 24 hours.
According to recent data provided by health authorities, The medical discharge of a total of 17 people who were being treated in the hospital has been confirmed. However, despite this encouraging development, There are still 160 patients receiving medical care in various health centers distributed throughout the region. These include facilities of the Ministry of Health (MINSA) y EsSalud. During the year 2024, a total of 3,642 patients have been discharged due to this disease.
According to official data provided by the Regional Health Management (Geresa), it has been confirmed that To date, a total of 20,942 cases of dengue have been registered in the region. This number marks a significant increase of 524 cases compared to the figure reported on Monday, April 22.
In addition to the confirmed cases, 13,183 probable cases of the disease have been identified, reflecting the extent and severity of the outbreak. Regarding the mortality situation, the number of deaths remains at 24, with a fatality rate of 0.07%.
The technical teams of the Regional Health Management, together with the Health Networks of the provinces of Trujillo, Virú and Ascope, have met to strengthen the strategies implemented in the battle against Aedes aegypti, the mosquito responsible for the transmission of dengue. .
Among the various strategies implemented to deal with the dengue outbreak, the deployment of awareness-raising activities aimed at the population residing in the most remote areas. This approach includes the distribution of information leaflets detailing the symptoms of dengue and providing guidance on key preventative measures, such as eliminating disused mosquito breeding sites.
These awareness campaigns are not only limited to rural areas, but also extend to educational spaces such as schools and universities, as well as other public places where the community is concentrated. In addition to these educational initiatives, specific vector control actions are carried out, such as fumigation, with the aim of reducing the population of transmitting mosquitoes and preventing the spread of the dengue virus.
