Chimbote online. . Áncash has become one of the first regions in the country to reach the goal of vaccination against polio and measles, protecting more than 102 thousand boys and girls from these diseases.
The Regional Health Directorate (Diresa) of Áncash announced the success of the National Vaccination Sweep in this part of the country, which began on September 15. During the campaign, 400 vaccination groups traveled through the 20 districts of the region, dedicating themselves to the protection of children from 2 months to 6 years old.
Thanks to this effort, more than 102 thousand boys and girls have been vaccinated against polio and have received an additional dose of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. The brigades went to schools and made house-to-house visits to achieve this important goal.
“To achieve this goal we have raised awareness among parents and we have the support of the Regional Directorate of Education, as well as EsSalud, health network leaders and center heads, who were 100 percent involved in sweeping . ” announced Lorena Cerna Todelo, regional coordinator of vaccinations at Diresa.
However, the expert urged parents who have not yet vaccinated their small children to go to the nearest health facility.
In a ceremony, recognition was given to the institutions that participated and worked in a coordinated way with the health department, achieving the vaccination goal and guaranteeing healthy and strong children. (Source: Andina)
2024-11-20 03:50:00
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As a professional website editor for world-today-news.com, I would like to conduct an interview with two guests regarding the triumph of Áncash region in vaccinating over 102 thousand children against polio and measles. The interview will be divided into three thematic sections to cover different aspects of the discussion:
Section 1: The Success of the Vaccination Campaign
Guest 1: Dr. José Silva, Director of Diresa in Áncash Region
Guest 2: María Cruz, Parent of a vaccinated child in Áncash Region
Open-ended questions:
– Dr. Silva, can you elaborate on the challenges your team faced while managing such a massive vaccination campaign in the region?
– How crucial was the involvement of other institutions like the Regional Directorate of Education and EsSalud in ensuring the success of the vaccination drive?
– María, as a parent, what motivated you to ensure that your child received the vaccination against polio and measles?
– What were your thoughts on the door-to-door vaccination strategy employed by the health department, and how did it benefit your family?
Section 2: Importance of Vaccination in Healthcare Systems
Guest 1: Dr. Juan Medina, Pediatrician at a local hospital in Áncash Region
Guest 2: Dr. Mónica Pérez, General Practitioner in a rural health center of Áncash Region
Open-ended questions:
– Both doctors, in your experience, what are the specific health benefits of vaccinating children against these particular diseases?
- How does the vaccination rate in Áncash region compare to the rest of the country? Are there any differences in the overall health status of children vaccinated at an early age?
– Dr. Medina, as a pediatrician, how does the success of this campaign impact your daily practice?
– Dr. Pérez, what challenges do you face in providing access to vaccination services in rural areas, and how do you ensure that parents are informed and educated about the importance of vaccination?
Section 3: Future Measures and Plans
Guest 1: Dr.
