Added to the constant questioning of Nova Palomino’s appointment as Arequipa’s new health manager is the confirmation of the first case of monkeypox in the city. Ruperto Dueñas, director of people’s health at the Regional Health Management, stated that the questioned designation will not affect sanitary measures.
“The political situation is for the moment, it is in the process of being resolved. In no way the appointment of Dr. Nova is going to disturb the performance of the activities we do in health. We, from people’s health, are in charge of all activities and they are developing normally ”
Rupert Duenas. director of people’s health of the Regional Health Management
In addition, he stated that given the strikes and marches that have taken place against the appointment of Nova Palomino, they have no interference. However, he recommended that those requests be taken into account.
First case of Monkeypox in Arequipa
As is known, the first case of Monkeypox has already been confirmed in the city. Ruperto Dueñas points out that the epidemiological fence of the affected person has already been carried out. In addition, he announced that measures are being taken to prevent more infections of this disease.
“We are already giving the corresponding prevention measures. These prevention measures consist, as in the covid 19 pandemic, in the correct use of the mask, mainly. Because this disease is transmitted through the respiratory tract, by coughing, by being close to another person who does not have personal protective equipment, that is, the use of the mask ”
Rupert Duenas. director of people’s health of the Regional Health Management
In addition, he stated that the treatment is symptomatic. So far there is no antibiotic treatment and no vaccine. Treatment is with analgesics and antipyretics, if fever occurs. The most important symptoms of this disease are high fever, malaise, headache, back pain, joint pain. And the way this disease is transmitted is by direct contact.
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