The Secretary of Health of Guanajuato strengthens dengue prevention and food safety surveillance during the Day of the Dead celebrations and oversees
The Secretary of Health of Guanajuato strengthens dengue prevention and food safety surveillance during the Day of the Dead celebrations and oversees 11 cemeteries in the northeast region
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In order to protect the health of families during the Day of the Dead celebrations, the Secretary of Health of Guanajuato is implementing the “Cemeteries Operation 2026”.
Through Health Jurisdiction II, health surveillance, basic sanitation and promotion of healthy practices are carried out in the region’s cemeteries to prevent diseases and reduce risks to the population.
Brigade members of the Secretary of Health visit 11 cemeteries in Doctor Mora, San Miguel de Allende, San Jose Iturbide, San Luis de la Paz and Victoria.
The Secretary of Health of Guanajuato, Gabriel Cortes Alcala, pointed out that these revisions include aspects such as:
- The cleanliness of the facilities
- The functioning of restrooms
- The availability of drinking wáter
- Waste management
- The maintenance of green areas
- Maintenance of the perimeter fences
“As part of dengue prevention, we check that there are no unused containers or objects that accumulate water and favor the reproduction of the mosquito that transmits this disease,” said Cortes.
Also, theSecretary of Health of Guanajuato promotes the use of artificial flowers and recommends filling vases three-quarters full with sand to prevent water accumulation and the formation of mosquito breeding grounds.
On November 2nd, the operation will include:
- The supervision of vendors and food stands located in the vicinity of cemeteries
- Training is available
- Evaluation of street vending stands
- Sanitary verifications of fixed premises
- Water quality is also monitored by tracking free residual chlorine
- When necessary, chlorinating of storage tanks
- Vendors are given guidance on handwashing, hygiene, and safe handling of food
- Families are advised to dispose of garbage in the appropriate containers
- Keep the surroundings clean
- Wash their hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer when necesary
- Consume hygienically prepared food and safe drinks
- If you consume ice, it is important to verify that it comes from potable water and has been handled properly
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