The epidemiological situation in the capital's La Lisa municipality, one of the four most affected areas by dengue and febrile cases in Havana, has reached alarming levels over the past 15 days.
Dr. Dayana Ayala Esquivel, municipal health director, revealed to Tribuna de La Habana that the incidence rate in the area surpasses the accumulated provincial average.
The Popular Councils of Punta Brava, Valle Grande, El Cano, Bello 26, and Arroyo Arenas are conducting fever screenings, identifying positive cases, and stratifying risk cases. However, the effectiveness of these measures has been questioned due to the persistent spread of the virus, attributed to the existence of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito in La Lisa.
The local government's management has been insufficient to control the outbreak. The most affected health areas correspond to the Doctor Antonio Pulido Humaran and Doctor Pedro Fonseca polyclinics, which have recorded a significant increase in cases and reactivity in the zone.
An evaluation commission, comprising general practitioners, pediatricians, obstetricians, and clinicians, reviews cases to decide if patients can continue their treatment at home or require hospitalization. However, the response capacity of the health services is limited by the lack of resources and inadequate infrastructure.
Environmentally, the situation is critical. Communal services claim they are collecting solid waste, and the Havana Water Company asserts it is addressing potable water and sewage leaks. Nevertheless, the population disagrees, and it is evident that they have not managed to maintain effective control of the mosquito population.
Last week, the regime reported that the Oropouche virus has spread to 12 provinces of the country, and there are no resources available to initiate fumigation campaigns to prevent the spread of the vector mosquito.
Dengue Outbreak in Havana: Key Questions and Answers
Given the critical rise in dengue cases in Havana, particularly in La Lisa municipality, here are some essential questions and answers to provide more insight into the situation.
What are the most affected areas in La Lisa municipality?
The most affected areas include Punta Brava, Valle Grande, El Cano, Bello 26, and Arroyo Arenas.
Why are the current measures not effective in controlling the dengue outbreak?
The measures are not effective due to the persistent presence of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito and insufficient local government management.
Which health facilities are most impacted by the dengue outbreak?
The most impacted health facilities are the Doctor Antonio Pulido Humaran and Doctor Pedro Fonseca polyclinics.