The Mexican government has presented the National Plan for the Control of Dengue and Other Arboviruses as part of its comprehensive strategy to combat these diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The main objective of this initiative is to protect the population and reduce the impact of these diseases on public health.
Dengue is caused by the DENV virus, which has four serotypes and manifests with symptoms such as high fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, rash, and bleeding. The incubation period after the bite of an infected mosquito is 4 to 10 days.
Among the objectives of the plan for the period 2025-2030 is a 50% reduction in cases of dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya, as well as the implementation of coordinated measures at the federal, state, and municipal levels.
The phases of the plan include surveillance and early alerting, vector control through the use of larvicides and indoor insecticides, fogging in strategic areas, and the release of mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia bacteria, which reduces virus transmission.
Additionally, community actions will be carried out, such as the elimination of mosquito breeding sites, active community participation to maintain vector-free environments, and research and development projects to create a vaccine against dengue. This comprehensive approach aims to fundamentally reduce the incidence of these diseases in Mexico through improved prevention, control, and health education measures. Special emphasis will be placed on strengthening fumigation measures, promoting preventive habits, and the detailed monitoring of arbovirus cases to ensure an effective response to any outbreak.
