The current rainy season is active and despite its benefits, Hygiene and Epidemiology specialists are concerned about the health risks of water accumulation.

The deposit of the precious liquid favours the occurrence of some diseases such as acute respiratory infections (ARI), acute diarrhoeal diseases (ADE), outbreaks of cholera, dengue, zika, chikungunya and leptospirosis, among others.

Every year this health scenario is repeated, hence the population is advised to take extreme care in their daily conduct, as water contamination generates many diseases and also the accumulation in uncovered containers.

The most important recommendations are to boil drinking water, to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating them and to ensure that all food is cooked properly.

The Cuban population is aware that unprotected water tanks are favourable for the spread of mosquitoes, which are responsible for transmitting different viruses to people.

The dangerousness of these diseases is a major health problem, which is why combating this vector is the responsibility of each person, and it is essential to carry out self-targeting in homes, workplaces and public places….