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Faced with the dengue epidemic that hit the city of Pbados (MG), the city council organized Saturday (12) a joint effort to combat the mosquito Aedes aegypti, which transmits the disease. Health workers, through Environmental Watch, took to the streets around 8:00 am and the actions were concentrated in Bela Vista 1 and Bela Vista 2 districts.
The choice of region is done after recording a high rate of research infestation. made between the 7th and the 10th of January. The actions started on the square of Rua Alagoas and were supported by all the staff of the Zoonoses Core and the works secretariat.
Agents of reunification for mutirão against dengue / Pbados (MG) – Photo: Helder Almeida
During internal visits, agents focused on the elimination of the creators of the mosquitoes, such as tires, water boxes, pots of plants and other objects that accumulate water. The fight against outbreaks also prevents the transmission of diseases such as Zika virus and Chikungunya fever.
Smoke and cleaning of vacant lots were also done.
A new dengue epidemic is being prepared, the Lira, the Aedes aegypti rapid index survey, has indicated 7.2, indicating the epidemic, and the result has shown that for every 100 properties, seven have mosquito breeding sites.The survey also indicated where the larvae were found.
A retiree of 7 2 years died of dengue fever on December 31st. To counter the new outbreak, the mayor announced an emergency plan. New materials and supplies must reach the city to try to control the infestation.
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