The state government, through the Department of Health (CISA), on Wednesday (22) launched the new anti-dengue campaign. The date was chosen because of the State Mobilization Day to Fight the Disease promoted by the administration, which falls on November 22 this year.
The campaign includes advertising pieces and graphic materials under the slogan “Paraná Against Dengue,” reinforcing the importance of every citizen doing their part to eradicate mosquitoes. Aedes aegypti – Dengue treatment must be cross-sectoral, involving public authorities and society.
weekly newsletter, Released on Tuesday (21)It appears that Paraná records 25.2 thousand notifications, 3,091 cases of infection and one death from the disease.
The campaign was launched at the Teatro Màe de Deus, in Londrina, by Sesa’s General Manager and Acting Secretary, César Neves.
“Today we have launched this campaign that seeks to remember simple habits that are key in the fight against dengue. This is an ongoing movement by society as a whole to raise awareness about actions that can help prevent the spread of mosquitoes. Aedes aegypti“, He said.
The materials promote actions such as not leaving standing water, keeping yards clean and covering garbage cans, putting sand in plant pots, not leaving water and leaf buildup in gutters, keeping water tanks clean and covered, and washing animals’ water bowls at least twice a year. week, among other actions.
The technical advisor to the National Council of Health Secretaries (CONAS) and coordinator of the Technical Chamber for Environmental Health Monitoring, Fernando Avendanho, spoke about the importance of these measures. “This shows how much Paraná cares about this fight. Vector control work is essential for us to succeed and reduce the disease burden in the state and throughout the country.
Sesa’s Director of Healthcare and Surveillance, Maria Goretti David Lopez, highlighted the mobilization procedures.
“We have an intersectoral committee to combat dengue in Paraná that includes several bodies because we know that we will not be able to address dengue and put an end to new cases and deaths unless we are together. Everyone must do their part and this campaign fulfills that,” he said. “Promotes care to avoid mosquito breeding sites.”
investment – The State has also allocated R$50 million through the State Program to Strengthen Health Surveillance (Provigia) to assist city councils with surveillance and service measures. Of these funds, R$35 million has already been transferred and R$15 million will be provided to municipalities that meet the target of arbovirus control measures.
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