Montería on alert for malaria and dengue after floods: authorities activate sanitary shock plan
The flood emergency in Montería not only leaves material losses and affected families, but also opens the door to a new threat: the increase in vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue.
TL;DR
- Floodwaters in Montería are receding slowly, increasing epidemiological risk.
- Stagnant waters are promoting mosquito proliferation, leading to a rise in malaria and dengue cases.
- Health authorities have deployed teams for public health surveillance and epidemiological monitoring.
- A plan of action includes vector control, territorial monitoring, and prioritizing aid to affected communities.
- The goal is to mitigate the health impact of the climate emergency and prevent a public health crisis.