The Minister of Health, Mónica García, has reported that she has mobilized to Coordination Center for Health Alerts and Emergencies (CCAES) and Carlos III Health Institute in anticipation of public health problems that may arise from the catastrophe generated by DANA, especially in the Valencian Community.
The immediate response health group to DANA, of which the Carlos III Institute is a part, created with the purpose of evaluating and addressing epidemiological risks in a coordinated and consensual manner, held its first meeting this weekend, as indicated by the Institute in its account X.
Garcia has indicated that the Ministry is holding daily meetings with the Ministry of Health and working with all teams to address the surveillance, prevention and control of public health risks as well as developing the necessary protocols for early detection and diagnosis, reports Ep.
Likewise, he has indicated that within the Interterritorial Council They are coordinating the needs and help that all the autonomous communities have offered. At the European level, the minister explained that they are in contact with the WHO Europe to rely on flood experts in the field of public health.
“It is essential to follow all preventive measures in cleaning, feeding and waste management,” he warned. At this point he has detailed a series of recommendations: “Wear long-sleeved clothing, a mask, eye protection and gloves, and wash your hands frequently to avoid exposure to pathogenic microorganisms or inhalation of toxic gases.”
At the same time, the Minister of Health has assured that the Generalitat has conveyed that they currently have sufficient capacity to provide health care with their own resources and that care in hospital emergencies is done normally.
«Extraordinary health care points have been enabled in collaboration with the affected municipalities. “We remain attentive to any need to mobilize professionals, medicines and medical supplies,” he stated. Garcia.
At another point, the Minister of Health has indicated that the transfusion center has informed them that there has been a massive response in blood donation. “Thanks to the solidarity of citizens we have sufficient reserves, but tomorrow we will be able to continue donating,” he indicated.
Five coordinated groups
García has also explained that work is being done in five coordinated groups to protect public health: Early detection of diseases, especially infectious, related to the catastrophe; Water quality control and determination of priority parameters in the affected area; Assessment of the need for vaccinations specific against vaccine-preventable diseases; Risks and control measures related to vectors, with support from the State Committee of the Vector Plan and expanded Recommendations on food safety.
«We continue to ensure the health of citizens above any other consideration. We take charge of the extreme situation and we insist on collaboration and trust as priority public health tools,” added the minister.
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