The hygienic-epidemiological situation is a recurrent topic in Holguin province when we talk about Public Health. High indexes of infestation by dengue and viral diseases are samples that the sanitary actions must continue increasing on the part of the competent authorities.
However, in the case of the municipality of Cacocum a remarkable improvement has been achieved in relation to this issue thanks to coordinated efforts, effective policies and the active participation of health workers together with political and mass organizations and agencies.
According to the information provided by the Hygiene and Epidemiology Directorate in the territory, at the end of September, 24 outbreaks had been detected for an infestation rate of 0.21%, with two blocks called again, and 129 fines that had been applied under Decree Law 272 to violators of hygienic-sanitary measures.
In the last update, the number of outbreaks had decreased to 13 without the existence of blocks in transmission, being the health area of the municipal capital the one with the highest incidence so far.
Among the actions that have contributed to this improvement are the commitment to promote basic hygienic practices, environmental sanitation and the prevention of communicable diseases from primary health care.
Similarly, the cleaning of septic tanks, the collection of solid waste, the strengthening of epidemiological surveillance systems for the early detection of cases, the monitoring of health indicators, and the rapid and effective response to emergency situations have also been important.
Active community participation in the identification of environmental risks has also been important.
Thanks to these comprehensive actions and the collaboration of multiple community stakeholders, Cacocum is experiencing a positive transformation in its epidemiological situation, reflected in a reduction of arbovirosis, acute diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections.
With information by Roxana Guisado Fernandez
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