2023-11-08 02:01:45
After two weeks of the hurricane Otis wreaked havoc on Guerreros, especially in Acapulco, The Secretary of Health reported that four hospitals are already operating to care for the people of Guerrero.
The hospitals that are operating are the General Regional 1 “Vicente Guerrero” of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), the General IMSS-Wellness of Acapulco “El Quemado”, the General IMSS-Wellness “Renacimiento” and the General of the Institute of Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSTE),
All of them are available to care for patients who require emergency services or specialty consultation.
Acapulco health data on Hurricane Otis
After the passage of Hurricane Otis, 45 medical care brigades are deployed throughout Acapulco, 28 fixed and the rest are itinerant to cover the most affected areas. In addition, their location is reported through loudspeakers and official networks.
Las first level units As medical care brigades, they have personnel and supplies to care for those living with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides, tuberculosis, prenatal care and diseases attributable to the contingency.
Simultaneously, the application of tests for the detection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis, hepatitis C continues; as well as the delivery of condoms, lubricants and the morning after pill.
It is essential to remind the population that, if they live with a chronic disease such as diabetes, hypertension, tuberculosis, HIV, or hepatitis, it is necessary to continue treatment to avoid complications. People who require it can go to the nearest care unit to refill medications.
In this context, for first-level care, all IMSS Family Medicine Units (UMF) are already operating on regular schedules; 26 Centers of the Ministry of Health and seven Family Medicine Units of the ISSSTE. In the next few days the rest of the health centers will be operating.
The objective is to bring care to everyone, regardless of whether they have the right or not.
People are asked to keep in mind that if they have fever, pain when breathing, rapid breathing, chest pain, diarrhea with more than six bowel movements or have mucus or blood, dehydration, sunken eyes, crying without tears, abdominal pain, drowsiness, or a wound that requires healing, it is necessary to go immediately to the nearest health unit.
Babies, girls, boys, pregnant women, older adults, people with disabilities, must receive special care and ensure continuous monitoring of their health.
In this winter season when influenza and Covid-19 occur, it is necessary to get vaccinated, especially those who belong to vulnerable groups.
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