Faced with Hepatitis A outbreak in Daguaa, Buenaventura Health Secretariat reassures community

In view of the hepatitis A cases registered in the city of Dagua, which concern the population of Buenos Aires, the Regional Health Secretariat sent a calm report, as the urban and some rural aqueducts are under constant surveillance through the department. Public Health Laboratory.

The results of these analyzes indicate that there is potable water in the city pipe network operated by Saab and there are no quality issues. “But it is crucial that rainwater collection in urban areas is Households or residents in rural areas must boil rainwater in advance for drinking or food processing.”

Due to the emergency situation in the city of Valle del Cauca, residents in both urban and rural areas of Buenos Aires must develop the habit of washing their hands frequently with soap and water, especially after using the toilet.

“Daily personal hygiene is very important. Likewise, clean and disinfect food processing and storage areas. If you experience any symptoms of acute diarrheal disease, go to the nearest health center and do not self-medicate,” the official reiterated.

You may recall that a few days ago there was an outbreak in the town of Borrero Ayebe, in the municipality of Dagua, in the south-central Cauca Valley. The Ministry of Health Secretariat and the Valley Health Executive Team are conducting field epidemiological studies such as water, food and biological samples, hypothesizing that these may be the cause of the mass infection.