The local press has reported that the Peruvian government has issued a supreme decree this Saturday to extend the state of sanitary emergency to 222 districts in 19 departments and the constitutional province of Callao due to the increase in dengue cases in the country. The measure will take effect on May 25 and remain in force for 120 calendar days. The affected departments include Amazonas, Ancash, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, Puno, Piura, San Martin, Tumbes, and Ucayali, in addition to the constitutional province of Callao.
It is important to note that the government had already decreed a state of health emergency on February 22 in 59 districts in 13 regions of the country for a period of 90 days. However, due to the increase in dengue cases, the decision has been taken to extend the measure to more districts and departments.
The objective of this extension is to take preventive and control actions to address the spread of dengue and protect the health of the population. Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause severe symptoms and even death. The state of health emergency allows the government to implement special measures, such as the mobilization of resources and personnel for the prevention, control, and treatment of dengue.
It is essential that local and national authorities, together with the community, unite in the fight against dengue. This involves strengthening prevention measures, such as the elimination of mosquito breeding sites, the promotion of healthy habits, and education about the disease. In addition, diagnostic and treatment capabilities must be improved to ensure adequate care for those affected.
The extension of the state of health emergency seeks to protect the health of the population and control the spread of dengue in Peru. It is an important measure that demonstrates the government’s commitment to address this problem and safeguard the well-being of citizens.