In Cuba, more than 600 cases of Oropouche fever have been reported, a disease that is spreading throughout the country. According to reports, this disease has affected 73.8% of the municipalities and has spread across all Cuban provinces.
Oropouche fever, transmitted by mosquitoes, is an acute febrile illness caused by a virus of the Orthobunyavirus genus. Symptoms include fever, headache, joint and muscle pain, weakness, and skin rash. In severe cases, the disease may require hospitalization.
According to the director of the Institute of Tropical Medicine Pedro Kourà (IPK), the situation is concerning, and measures have been taken to control the spread of the disease. Epidemiological surveillance and vector control actions are being implemented throughout the country to prevent further cases.
"It is important for the population to take precautionary measures, such as using insect repellent, wearing clothing that covers most of the body, and eliminating potential mosquito breeding sites in homes," emphasized the IPK director.
The spread of Oropouche fever is a concern for health authorities in Cuba, and it is hoped that with community cooperation and adequate preventive measures, its advance can be contained.
