The Ministry of Health announced on March 10 that it is continuing efforts to prevent dengue in San Salvador de Jujuy by reinforcing descacharrado, or the removal of objects that can collect water and serve as mosquito breeding sites. The ministry said these actions are especially important following periods of rain, which create favorable conditions for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the vector responsible for transmitting dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.
Officials emphasized that reducing the presence of this mosquito in homes is currently the only way to minimize cases of these diseases. They noted that high temperatures combined with rainfall increase the risk of mosquito proliferation. As part of ongoing prevention measures, health teams are conducting house-to-house visits across different neighborhoods in the provincial capital. These teams remove unused items or potential breeding grounds and provide residents with daily care recommendations.
A schedule for upcoming descacharrado activities was released: On Wednesday, March 11, efforts will focus on the area around CAPS Victoria Cruz including Barrios 150 Hectáreas and 10 Hectáreas in Alto Comedero; Thursday, March 12 will cover CAPS 249’s zone including Barrios San Jorge, Bicentenario, Loteo Sarita, Asentamiento Néstor Kirchner and Bartoletti; Friday, March 13 will target Hospital Snopek’s area in Barrio B2 – Alto Comedero. Each day’s activities begin at 8:30 a.m.
The ministry also reminded residents about common symptoms of dengue such as high fever (39.5°C or more), pain behind the eyes, headaches, muscle and joint pain, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, intense fatigue, skin rashes, itching or bleeding from nose and gums. In case any symptoms appear, people are advised not to self-medicate but instead visit their nearest health center or hospital. Virtual consultations are available every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at http://salud.jujuy.gob.ar/asistenciavirtual/.
These preventive actions aim to keep Jujuy free from dengue cases by addressing risk factors promptly after rainfall.
