The province of Moyobamba was the scene of an extensive cleaning campaign that allowed the elimination more than 20 tons of potential breeding grounds mosquitoesas part of the actions undertaken to prevent the spread of dengue in the region of Saint Martin. The conferences, organized by the Ministry of Health in coordination with the Regional Health Directorate (Diresa) San Martínresponded to the increase in rainfall and the threat posed by the mosquito Aedes aegyptitransmitter of several diseases.
The collection activities, carried out in the sectors of Lluyllucucha, Nativity scene, Calvary and Saragossainvolved the identification of 53 strategic collection points throughout the city. In those places, containers and objects that can accumulate water were removed, such as buckets, cocoa and coconut shells, plates, tubs, bottles, toys, tires, pots and cans. These containers constitute favorable environments for the reproduction of the Aedes aegyptisince they usually store rainwater or domestic use water.
The mobilization had the support and participation of the personnel of the Health Services Management Office (Ogess) Alto Mayoagents of the provincial municipalitymembers of educational institutions, public and private organizations, as well as neighbors and members of the Provincial Health Committee.
The removal of 20.7 tons of materials considered potential breeding grounds was the result of articulated and community work. The operation is part of a prevention strategy that, in addition to cleaning, integrates epidemiological surveillance and citizen education.
The director of the Ogess Alto Mayo, Miguel Vela Lopezhighlighted the importance of continuing these campaigns to sustain vector control and protect public health. He pointed out that these initiatives are part of a policy of constant monitoring and periodic operations, accompanied by risk communication to raise awareness among the population.
In the region, these operations seek to anticipate possible outbreaks of dengue, a disease that mainly affects during the rainy season. He “Dengue prevention and control plan for the year 2025“has set the goal of reducing cases and avoiding complications derived from contagion by Aedes aegypti.
The mosquito Aedes aegypti It is known to be the main transmitter of diseases such as denguehe zika and the chikungunya. All of these infections have a high impact on public health due to their capacity to generate acute febrile symptoms, rashes and life-threatening complications.
He Dengue, in particular, can evolve into severe formssuch as dengue hemorrhagic fever, which can cause shock and death if not treated in time. He zika and chikungunya They also represent risks, especially in pregnant women and vulnerable populations. Breeding elimination strategies constitute the first line of community defense to avoid epidemic outbreaks.
The health authorities have called on the population of Moyobamba and surrounding areas to continue with the frequent elimination of objects and containers that can accumulate water, reinforcing both state actions and citizen co-responsibility in the fight against dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.
The operation carried out in Saint Martin It demonstrates the coordination between public and private sectors, and the importance of collective action to reduce health risks during the rainy season.
