Several provinces will intervene due to dengue fever epidemic

Santo Domingo.– The Ministry of Public Health is studying the possibility of setting up mobile hospitals in areas with a high number of suspected dengue fever cases to curb the infection.

The authorities also Two more children confirmed to have died from dengue feverwhich intensified unrest in some areas of the capital.

“There is too much stagnant water, so where there is stagnant water there are a lot of mosquitoes,” said Andrés Montero, a resident of Ensanche Isabelita.

Magdalena Terrero, a resident of the same area, said: “We are worried because… about three children have died in our area. So, they have not given us any explanation.”

With the increase in newly confirmed cases, the death toll from dengue fever has risen to 11 so far this year, and the number of infections has exceeded 12,000.

Public Health Secretary Daniel Rivera reported: “But for every death, we have to look to see if there is evidence. Because we have influenza, cytomegalovirus, infectious mononucleosis, adenovirus, rhinovirus and … Are fever syndromes increasing every day? Yes, there will be. “

To ensure that infected people with dengue symptoms keep up with the changing symptoms, some health center leaders are urging parents to take their children to emergency rooms on time.

Dhamalisse Then, director of the Hugo Mendoza Hospital, explained: “It’s not just about doing the fumigation because everyone asked him to do it, or because other people said no to him, or because his parents brought him A seriously ill patient has come to take care of him.” He was late. Education is crucial. “

While the government says dengue cases have declined, authorities linked to the cases say the government is under-registering, which will be dangerous for implementing policies to tackle the disease.