This allows the government to transfer money to the affected regions more quickly and also to send doctors and nurses.
The number of cases of dengue fever has recently risen steadily in Peru. The Ministry of Health currently speaks of around 25,000 cases. Most cases are mild, but the media is already reporting that at least 32 people have died from the disease.
Dengue fever is transmitted by the yellow fever mosquito. Conditions are currently good in the South American country. Because of the El Niño weather phenomenon, it is warmer than usual – and there is also significantly more rain.
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