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Latest News in Peru / Archive for Health
Health | 3 July, 2009 [ 11:35 ]
Peru: Lima has 54 health facilities prepared to treat AH1N1 cases
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Ministry of Health (Minsa) has designated at present 54 health facilities to take care of the patients with AH1N1 and common influenza symptoms, reported Edward Cruz, People's Health Director of Minsa.
Cruz added that in the next few this this number will reach 100, and that the Ministry is currently selecting the next facilities to be chosen.
Some of the designated hospitals are the Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño (Ex Hospital del Niño), the hospitals Arzobispo Loayza, Casimiro Ulloa, Vitarte, Dos de Mayo, Hipólito Unanue, Zapallal and Sergio Bernales, among others.
Also the health centers of Calcuta, Santa Clara, Micaela Bastidas, Progreso, Miguel Grau, San Pedro de Chorrillos, Chorrillos II, Buenos Aires de Villa, Chosica, Jicamarca, La Molina, Santa Luzmila, Collique II zona, San Fernando, Tahuantinsuyo Bajo, Mirones Alto, Carlos Cueto, Portada de Manchay, Zapallal, Rímac, Villa Victoria, San Isidro and Piedra Liza.
Further information on these health facilities available (in Spanish) at Minsa webpage.
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Ministry of Health (Minsa) has designated at present 54 health facilities to take care of the patients with AH1N1 and common influenza symptoms, reported Edward Cruz, People's Health Director of Minsa. Cruz added that in the next few this this number will reach 100, and that the Ministry is currently selecting the next facilities to be chosen.
Some of the designated hospitals are the Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño (Ex Hospital del Niño), the hospitals Arzobispo Loayza, Casimiro Ulloa, Vitarte, Dos de Mayo, Hipólito Unanue, Zapallal and Sergio Bernales, among others.
Also the health centers of Calcuta, Santa Clara, Micaela Bastidas, Progreso, Miguel Grau, San Pedro de Chorrillos, Chorrillos II, Buenos Aires de Villa, Chosica, Jicamarca, La Molina, Santa Luzmila, Collique II zona, San Fernando, Tahuantinsuyo Bajo, Mirones Alto, Carlos Cueto, Portada de Manchay, Zapallal, Rímac, Villa Victoria, San Isidro and Piedra Liza.
Further information on these health facilities available (in Spanish) at Minsa webpage.
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Health | 1 July, 2009 [ 17:55 ]
Confirmed cases of AH1N1 influenza in Peru rose to 677
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Health Ministry (Minsa) has reported the first confirmed AH1N1 flu case in Trujillo (La Libertad region), which is the first officially registered in the northern coast.
According to La Libertad's Health Director, Henry Rebaza, the confirmed case is a 9 year old schoolboy, and there are another 5 suspicious cases.
The classes has been partially suspended at the school the boy attends, and all the patients are already being treated with antivirals.
This case, the first in Trujillo, adds to the 70 new confirmed cases in Peru, which raise the figures to a total of 677.
According to Minsa, 506 AH1N1 patients have already recovered satisfactorily.
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Health Ministry (Minsa) has reported the first confirmed AH1N1 flu case in Trujillo (La Libertad region), which is the first officially registered in the northern coast. According to La Libertad's Health Director, Henry Rebaza, the confirmed case is a 9 year old schoolboy, and there are another 5 suspicious cases.
The classes has been partially suspended at the school the boy attends, and all the patients are already being treated with antivirals.
This case, the first in Trujillo, adds to the 70 new confirmed cases in Peru, which raise the figures to a total of 677.
According to Minsa, 506 AH1N1 patients have already recovered satisfactorily.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Health | 26 June, 2009 [ 19:14 ]
Peru has 100 more cases of AH1N1; schools might suspend classes
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Health Ministry confirmed 100 new cases of AH1N1influenza (83 in Lima and 17 in El Callao), and pointed out at the fact that they all are Peruvians.
The new patients are at present under medical observation, home isolation, receiving antiviral treatment and recovering without complications.
With these cases, the total of confirmed cases in Peru reaches 460.
Peru's Health Ministry, in coordination with Education's Ministry, will reinforce the surveillance in schools, particularly in the risk group consisting of children under five years, so the schools' headmasters will receive information on preventive measures.
At present, 14 schools have reported AH1N1 cases.
Parents should not send their children to school if they are showing symptoms of flu; if they are already there, must pick them up inmediately.
Once at home, parents should call Infosalud Hotline 0800-108-28 or take the children to the nearest health facility.
If the cases continue spreading quickly, classes might be suspended in all Peru's schools.
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Health Ministry confirmed 100 new cases of AH1N1influenza (83 in Lima and 17 in El Callao), and pointed out at the fact that they all are Peruvians. The new patients are at present under medical observation, home isolation, receiving antiviral treatment and recovering without complications.
With these cases, the total of confirmed cases in Peru reaches 460.
Peru's Health Ministry, in coordination with Education's Ministry, will reinforce the surveillance in schools, particularly in the risk group consisting of children under five years, so the schools' headmasters will receive information on preventive measures.
At present, 14 schools have reported AH1N1 cases.
Parents should not send their children to school if they are showing symptoms of flu; if they are already there, must pick them up inmediately.
Once at home, parents should call Infosalud Hotline 0800-108-28 or take the children to the nearest health facility.
If the cases continue spreading quickly, classes might be suspended in all Peru's schools.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Health | 24 June, 2009 [ 19:34 ]
299 confirmed cases of AH1N1 influenza in Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Confirmed cases of AH1N1 influenza in Peru rose to 299, after diagnosig another 55 patients today, as reported by the Ministry of Health (Minsa).
Peru's Health Ministry issued a statement informing that 44 are Lima residents, 8 patients from El Callao district, one is from Pasco and the other from Huanuco.
“All these new cases are undergoing medical treatment, under home isolation, receiving antiviral treatment and evolutioning fine,” says Minsa.
Minsa also stated that only the National Institute of Health has the necessary equipment and technology to actually diagnose the AH1N1 influenza.
“All the health facilities are in alert, and they also have enough doses if antiviral treatments,” says Minsa.
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Isabel Guerra
Confirmed cases of AH1N1 influenza in Peru rose to 299, after diagnosig another 55 patients today, as reported by the Ministry of Health (Minsa). Peru's Health Ministry issued a statement informing that 44 are Lima residents, 8 patients from El Callao district, one is from Pasco and the other from Huanuco.
“All these new cases are undergoing medical treatment, under home isolation, receiving antiviral treatment and evolutioning fine,” says Minsa.
Minsa also stated that only the National Institute of Health has the necessary equipment and technology to actually diagnose the AH1N1 influenza.
“All the health facilities are in alert, and they also have enough doses if antiviral treatments,” says Minsa.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Health | 16 June, 2009 [ 17:57 ]
Confirmed AH1N1 flu cases in Peru rose to 136
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Confirmed cases of AH1N1 influenza rose to 136 today, after Peru's Ministry of Health (Minsa) announced 23 new cases, including 13 children.
According to the latest Minsa's official statement released, all the patients are under medical supervision and in isolation at their homes, receiving antiviral treatment and recovering nicely without further problems.
One of the patients is a 34-year old man from India, a worker in a Liberian ship currently in quarantine in Pisco bay (300km. South of Lima).
The rest of the crew is still isolated inside the mentioned ship, but not any other member has showed flu symptoms yet.
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Confirmed cases of AH1N1 influenza rose to 136 today, after Peru's Ministry of Health (Minsa) announced 23 new cases, including 13 children. According to the latest Minsa's official statement released, all the patients are under medical supervision and in isolation at their homes, receiving antiviral treatment and recovering nicely without further problems.
One of the patients is a 34-year old man from India, a worker in a Liberian ship currently in quarantine in Pisco bay (300km. South of Lima).
The rest of the crew is still isolated inside the mentioned ship, but not any other member has showed flu symptoms yet.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Health | 12 June, 2009 [ 19:01 ]
Peru's Health Ministry sends more vaccines to Puno
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Health Ministry (Minsa) has sent 3,5000 additional doses of Pneumococus vaccines to Juliaca (Puno region, Southern Peru), to prevent more pneumonia cases.
The main goal is to vaccinate young children and elderly citizens, especially those currently living in the highlands, where the temperatures can drop as low as -18°C.
Ana Maria Mendoza, Minsa's National Immunization Coordinator, said that that nurses have also been sent to vaccinate house by house.
The vaccines are already at Carlos Monge Medrano Hospital, and the campaign is supposed to last three days.
According to the Regional Health Authority of Puno, last week five children died of ARI (Acute Respiratory Disease), caused by the extreme cold.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Health Ministry (Minsa) has sent 3,5000 additional doses of Pneumococus vaccines to Juliaca (Puno region, Southern Peru), to prevent more pneumonia cases. The main goal is to vaccinate young children and elderly citizens, especially those currently living in the highlands, where the temperatures can drop as low as -18°C.
Ana Maria Mendoza, Minsa's National Immunization Coordinator, said that that nurses have also been sent to vaccinate house by house.
The vaccines are already at Carlos Monge Medrano Hospital, and the campaign is supposed to last three days.
According to the Regional Health Authority of Puno, last week five children died of ARI (Acute Respiratory Disease), caused by the extreme cold.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Health | 11 June, 2009 [ 17:18 ]
Peru's Health Minister asks not to be alarmed by pandemic declaration
Andina
Peruvian Health Minister Oscar Ugarte Ubilluz today asked Peruvians not to be alarmed but to be vigilant against the declaration of global pandemic (Phase 6) of the AH1N1 Influenza, and added that country’s health authorities have an sufficient stock of antivirals to meet new cases.
At a press conference held at the ministerial headquarters, Ugarte asked people who have flu and fever higher than 38 degrees Celsius to go to the nearest hospital to receive proper medical care.
"We should not be alarmed, but we must be vigilant. We have to take precautions," he said noting that most of the cases so far detected in Peru (77) have not required hospitalization.
He added that his portfolio is strengthening the epidemiological surveillance of this virus, especially in cases suspected and cases of seasonal flu that can result in complications of pneumonia.
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Peruvian Health Minister Oscar Ugarte Ubilluz today asked Peruvians not to be alarmed but to be vigilant against the declaration of global pandemic (Phase 6) of the AH1N1 Influenza, and added that country’s health authorities have an sufficient stock of antivirals to meet new cases. At a press conference held at the ministerial headquarters, Ugarte asked people who have flu and fever higher than 38 degrees Celsius to go to the nearest hospital to receive proper medical care.
"We should not be alarmed, but we must be vigilant. We have to take precautions," he said noting that most of the cases so far detected in Peru (77) have not required hospitalization.
He added that his portfolio is strengthening the epidemiological surveillance of this virus, especially in cases suspected and cases of seasonal flu that can result in complications of pneumonia.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Health | 10 June, 2009 [ 18:57 ]
AH1N1 confirmed cases in Peru rose to 77
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The number of confirmed cases of AH1N1 influenza in Peru rose to 77, according to a statement issued by Peru’s Ministry of Health (Minsa).
Regarding this, the Ministry urged Peruvian citizens to continue taking preventive measures against the new influenza AH1N1, since the World Health Organization ( WHO) is considering raising pandemic alert to Phase 6.
Eduardo Cruz, from the Minsa's Directorate of Peoples Health (DGSP), said that despite all health facilities have the right and sufficient treatments to face any emergency in relation to this pandemic, citizens should continue with the surveillance and prevention measures at home, educational institutions and workplaces.
According to Cruz, health services will expand and strengthen the program of vaccination against normal or seasonal influenza in children less than five years of age, giving priority to children under two years, senior citizens, and those people with low defenses caused by previous infections.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
The number of confirmed cases of AH1N1 influenza in Peru rose to 77, according to a statement issued by Peru’s Ministry of Health (Minsa). Regarding this, the Ministry urged Peruvian citizens to continue taking preventive measures against the new influenza AH1N1, since the World Health Organization ( WHO) is considering raising pandemic alert to Phase 6.
Eduardo Cruz, from the Minsa's Directorate of Peoples Health (DGSP), said that despite all health facilities have the right and sufficient treatments to face any emergency in relation to this pandemic, citizens should continue with the surveillance and prevention measures at home, educational institutions and workplaces.
According to Cruz, health services will expand and strengthen the program of vaccination against normal or seasonal influenza in children less than five years of age, giving priority to children under two years, senior citizens, and those people with low defenses caused by previous infections.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Health | 29 May, 2009 [ 13:43 ]
Number of confirmed AH1N1 flu cases rises to 35 in Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Health Ministry said on Thursday the number of A/H1N1 flu cases in the country has risen to 35 after 4 new cases were confirmed in Arequipa province.
The new cases are an adult (50) and three children, who had contact with people previously diagnosed with the disease.
All of them are relatives of or had close contacts with the confirmed flu sufferers, according to press reports.
"All of them are under strict medical control, receiving anti-viral treatment and having a favorable development in recovery," the ministry said to local media.
Peru's Health Ministry said that all its facilities are prepared and in state of alert, and they reportedly have all the necessary medicines and treatments. The World Health Organization said there had been 13,398 reported cases in 48 countries until Thursday.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Health Ministry said on Thursday the number of A/H1N1 flu cases in the country has risen to 35 after 4 new cases were confirmed in Arequipa province. The new cases are an adult (50) and three children, who had contact with people previously diagnosed with the disease.
All of them are relatives of or had close contacts with the confirmed flu sufferers, according to press reports.
"All of them are under strict medical control, receiving anti-viral treatment and having a favorable development in recovery," the ministry said to local media.
Peru's Health Ministry said that all its facilities are prepared and in state of alert, and they reportedly have all the necessary medicines and treatments. The World Health Organization said there had been 13,398 reported cases in 48 countries until Thursday.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Health | 25 May, 2009 [ 11:12 ]
Peru: businesses that allow minors in smoking areas will be fined S/. 3,550
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to the official gazette El Peruano, the Municipality of San Isidro will fine S/.3,550 (near US $1,200) those busineses which allow underage patrons (18) to enter the smoking-only areas.
In addition, owners of public places who setup smoking-only areas that are greater than 20% of the total area will be fined the same amount.
On the other hand, those who setup smoking areas without a municipal permit will be fined S/.7.100 (US $2,500).
The Municipality of San Isidro reported that they already have formed an “anti-tobacco squad” in order to perform inspections of the district's public places.
Next May 31st has been scheduled as the “World No Tobacco Day.”
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
According to the official gazette El Peruano, the Municipality of San Isidro will fine S/.3,550 (near US $1,200) those busineses which allow underage patrons (18) to enter the smoking-only areas. In addition, owners of public places who setup smoking-only areas that are greater than 20% of the total area will be fined the same amount.
On the other hand, those who setup smoking areas without a municipal permit will be fined S/.7.100 (US $2,500).
The Municipality of San Isidro reported that they already have formed an “anti-tobacco squad” in order to perform inspections of the district's public places.
Next May 31st has been scheduled as the “World No Tobacco Day.”
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
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