health
May 8, 2026
DADIS activates monitoring in Cartagena amid global hantavirus alert
Given the global alert for hantavirus cases, the Mayor's Office of Cartagena, through the District Administrative Department of Health (DADIS), reported that epidemiological monitoring for unusual respiratory events remains active, following the pronouncement issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the National Institute of Health regarding this zoonotic virus.
TL;DR
- The DADIS has activated epidemiological monitoring for unusual respiratory events due to a global hantavirus alert.
- Colombian health authorities have confirmed no cases of hantavirus in the country.
- The monitoring is a preventative measure, in coordination with national health institutions.
- Hantavirus is a zoonotic virus primarily transmitted through inhalation of infected rodent excretions.
- Citizens are urged to avoid misinformation and rely on official sources.
- Recommendations include maintaining hygiene, controlling rodent presence, and seeking medical attention for respiratory symptoms.