Ssa expects Mexico to increase cases of dengue

• April 26, 2024

The secretary of health of Mexico , José Ángel Córdoba Villalobos , noted that during second semester of this 2011, an increase in the number of cases of dengue is expected in the national territory; so he made special emphasis to the population on the need to take preventive measures.

Córdoba Villalobos commented that the problem of dengue is always greater during the second semester every year; fortunately so far this 2011, they have registered only thousand 850 cases, compared to almost 8 thousand in the same period in 2010. In spite of this, it is normal for it to increase: "It has done a good job of fumigation Y deschatarrization ”.

With respect to dengue deaths, there has also been a decrease in this 2011, since only 5 have been registered, compared to the 18 that were counted during the first half of 2010.

About the rains caused by Arlene , Cordova Villalobos He commented that the Health Secretary intensified surveillance epidemiological and the actions of prevention Y promotion of health in the most affected areas, in order to prevent damage.