The governor stressed that these devices can shorten distances and promptly address health, safety and civil protection issues.
He reported that rain is in the forecast throughout the week; he urged extreme caution.
He called on the public to join in preventing dengue, Zika and chikungunya at home.
Speaking at the National Peacebuilding and Security Coordination Table, Governor Rutilio Escandon Cardenas assured that many lives have been saved thanks to the state government’s aircraft and helicopters serving the people.
He reported that on September 8 this year, an aeromedical transport was initiated to care for a 10-month-old male patient who was hospitalized in Palenque and diagnosed with pneumonia acquired in the community and was transported with his family Hospital. He received specialized help at the Tuxtla Gutierrez Pediatric Specialty Hospital.
He added that on September 10, an inter-hospital airlift was conducted from the military hospital in Jaharon to Tuxtla Gutierrez to care for an 87-year-old male patient suffering from complications arising from abdominal surgery. As a result of the disease, his condition worsened. Due to his health condition, land transportation was inconvenient.
He said that on the same day, an air medical transport was also conducted for a 40-year-old female patient who developed kidney complications after gynecological surgery; he worked at Juarez-Arriaga General Hospital and is now at Tuxtla Gutierrez Dr. Suz Gilberto Gómez Maza General Hospital for specialized care.
“From the very beginning of our government, we have been instructed to make these technological devices available to the people, allowing us to shorten distances and reach the most remote communities, especially to draw attention to the most important issues of the people’s health, safety and citizen protection “, he also asked the public to call 911 in the event of an emergency so as to receive timely attention from the relevant authorities.
In this context, the President announced that according to the weather forecast, rainfall will continue this week, and therefore he insisted on calling on the public not to relax their vigilance and continue to take preventive measures to avoid dangerous situations.
He stressed the importance of following precautionary recommendations, taking extreme precautions when traveling on roads, staying away from rivers, streams and mountains due to the risk of flooding and landslides, and seeking help from authorities or moving to temporary shelters in case of emergency. .
“We are in the middle of the rainy season so we appeal to continue to consider the call of the Civil Protection to protect the heritage, integrity and lives of yourself and your loved ones. Let us stay away from danger areas as deforestation can lead to mountain Landslides or river levels rising rapidly,” he noted.
Escandón Cadenas insists that rains lead to an increase in the number of dengue, Zika and chikungunya mosquitoes, noting that while we need to fight these vectors door to door, it is crucial for people to be involved in preventive actions at home.
He recommended keeping patios, water pipes and drains clean, throwing away pots and pans and sealing water containers to prevent the spread of mosquitoes that carry these diseases, which are so serious. (Press release)
September 12, 2023