Epidemiological Bulletin Dengue, malaria and leptospirosis: Public Health reports figures and evolution of monitored diseases
The Ministry of Public Health assured that it maintains effective epidemiological control of endemic diseases and events under special surveillance in the country.
According to the epidemiological bulletin for epidemiological week 28, three new dengue cases were confirmed during this period, bringing the total number of cases registered so far this year to 185. The cumulative incidence rate is 3.11 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
“Eliminating breeding grounds in homes and surrounding areas is the best way to prevent and break the reproduction cycle of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the disease,” Public Health reminded.
Regarding malaria, the institution stated that no new cases were confirmed this week. “The cumulative total is 112 confirmed cases, with an incidence rate of 1.89 per 100,000 inhabitants, representing an 83 percent reduction in the indicator.”
While one case of leptospirosis was registered this week, compared to six last year, the year-to-date total stands at 238 confirmed cases, with an incidence rate of 4.01,” he stated.
Similarly, he stated that cholera remains at zero cases both this week and year-to-date; therefore, the incidence is zero.
“Surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) and Influenza-like Illness (ILI) continues to indicate a favorable outlook, remaining within the successful endemic corridor zone with a lower-than-expected incidence. During week 28, five cases associated with respiratory viruses were confirmed in the sentinel network: four corresponding to Influenza A (H3N2) and one to SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus. In the outpatient segment (ILI), SARS-CoV-2 remains the predominant etiological agent for the week with 4 confirmed cases, reflecting stable and controlled transmission activity with no signs of epidemiological alert,” stated SP.
Maternal and Infant Mortality
He added that for this week 28, there was no confirmation of maternal deaths; the accumulated total for the year amounts to 72 maternal deaths, which represents a reduction of 27 percent with respect to the 99 deaths reported in the same period of the year 2025.
“There are 54 reported infant deaths, while the cumulative total to date is 949 cases, achieving a 10 percent reduction compared to the 1,056 deaths registered on the same date last year,” he explained.
The Ministry of Health urges people to avoid risk factors related to head and neck cancer
The Ministry of Health also urged the public to adopt healthy lifestyles and avoid risk factors associated with serious conditions such as head and neck cancer. It also emphasized the importance of early detection of this disease, highlighting the warning signs.
On July 27, World Head and Neck Cancer Day, the Ministry of Health urged citizens to take care of their health by avoiding risky behaviors that significantly increase the likelihood of developing the disease. It specified that the combined use of tobacco and alcohol is the leading cause of most carcinomas in the mouth and larynx, and that infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV type 16) is responsible for the largest percentage of oropharyngeal cancer cases.
Among the suspicious symptoms that may occur are: a mouth sore that does not heal, changes in the voice or persistent hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, ear pain without cause, a lump in the neck that does not disappear, among others.
The ministry indicates that maintaining healthy habits such as a balanced diet, exercising, and attending regular medical check-ups can positively impact health and contribute to early diagnosis of the disease.
