Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) – The commencement of an extensive fumigation initiative against dengue has taken off in Puerto Vallarta this week. The project involves a comprehensive plan to spray all areas across the municipality in an effort to eliminate the mosquitoes that carry this viral infection.
In a coordinated effort, the fumigation teams will utilize 16 dedicated vehicles and specialized misting equipment provided by the SSJ (Health and Social Care), the VIII Sanitary Region, and the federal government. The teams are geared to treat every neighborhood in the municipality extensively.
Jaime Álvarez Zayas, the director of the VIII Sanitary Region, provided these details, adding that this proactive operation is expected to run for two weeks. The drive is part of a larger effort to boost preventive measures against the spread of dengue fever.
While the incidence of the disease has been relatively low to date, the aim is to maintain this status. To date in 2023, there has only been a single confirmed case in the eighth health region, and that was in Tomatlán, not Puerto Vallarta.
The municipality has been strategically segmented into eighty distinct zones for the fumigation program to ensure maximum coverage and effectiveness.
In addition, Álvarez Zayas confirmed that the commencement of the Interstate Strategy against Dengue in the states of Nayarit and Jalisco will kick off this Friday. This coordinated initiative seeks to intensify a unified combat against dengue across the metropolitan areas of Bahía de Banderas and Puerto Vallarta.
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including Mexico. In recent years, Mexico has been grappling with dengue fever, particularly in regions that experience heavy rainfall and have high mosquito populations.
The dengue virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can breed in both clean and polluted water, making it a persistent threat, especially in areas with inadequate sanitation or stagnant water. Symptoms of dengue include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, rash, and mild bleeding.
In Mexico, dengue fever is considered a public health issue due to its widespread impact and potential for severe disease. Incidences tend to increase during and after the rainy season when mosquito populations rise. Dengue is more common in states such as Veracruz, Jalisco, Chiapas, and Guerrero, but cases have been reported across the country.
The Mexican government, in conjunction with local health departments and international organizations, conducts ongoing campaigns to control the mosquito population and reduce dengue infections. These efforts include community education about the prevention of mosquito breeding, the use of insecticide-treated nets, and regular fumigation campaigns in high-risk areas. Additionally, early diagnosis and prompt treatment are encouraged to reduce severe dengue cases and related deaths.
Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - The commencement of an extensive fumigation initiative against dengue has taken off in Puerto Vallarta this week. The project involves a comprehensive plan to spray all areas across the municipality in an effort to eliminate the mosquitoes that carry this viral infection.
In a coordinated effort, the fumigation teams will utilize 16 dedicated vehicles and specialized misting equipment provided by the SSJ (Health and Social Care), the VIII Sanitary Region, and the federal government. The teams are geared to treat every neighborhood in the municipality extensively.
