Guantanamo.- The epidemiological situation in Guantánamo has raised concerns, particularly with a noted increase in febrile cases in the capital. This issue was the central topic of discussion during a vitality meeting held on August 10, attended by key political and governmental figures in the province.
Dr. Leonel Heredia Carpintru, deputy director of the Provincial Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology, highlighted a rise in febrile cases, including 18 suspected dengue fever cases, predominantly in the southern region of the municipality.
Dr. Rafael Wilson Pérez, the Provincial Director of Health, confirmed the circulation of dengue serotypes 2, 3, and 4 within the province, noting a concerning trend of increased febrile cases among children. In response to this situation, Yoel Pérez García, First Secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party, stressed the necessity for enhanced community outreach to facilitate early detection and specialized care for febrile cases, alongside fostering intersectoral collaboration to monitor the evolving epidemiological landscape.
Compounding these health challenges, the province is also grappling with technological issues affecting water supply systems, particularly in communities such as Yacabo, Oquendo, Casimba, and Río Frío.
Lexis Suárez Ramírez, the provincial director of the Water and Sewerage Authority, assured attendees that efforts are underway to address reported blockages in the Los Cocos community, while a total of 14 transformers are being managed to improve the overall infrastructure.
