he Ministry of Health (Mensa) Reported that no additional cases of tuberculosis have been confirmed at the Juan Pablo II Educational Foundation located in Iquitos, Loreto. After a comprehensive health intervention, tests conducted on students and teachers at the school showed negative results.
The intervention was activated after a morning shift student and teacher were diagnosed with tuberculosis. According to Mensa, both are receiving specialized treatment: the student is in an institution sometimes And the teacher is in EsSalud.
The health authorities took immediate measures to rule out the spread of the virus illness34 students and 12 teachers from the morning shift were subjected to swabs, as well as 24 close contacts from the evening shift, without any infections being discovered.
In addition, PPD (purified protein derivative) tests were performed to rule out latent tuberculosis, which gave 91 non-reactive results. Only three teachers were referred for supplementary exams as a precautionary measure.
To ensure accurate diagnosis, sometimes It deployed mobile X-rays and Xpert molecular tests, advanced methods that allow active TB cases to be identified more quickly. These assessments included all close contacts of those affected, including students and teachers.
In addition to medical examinations, talks were held for parents family and teachers, It focused on preventive measures such as maintaining adequate hygiene, ensuring adequate ventilation in places, healthy eating and treatment without discrimination towards affected people.
Health Services Providing Corporation, October 9In coordination with the school administration, he led the health intervention with a multidisciplinary team consisting of doctors, nurses and psychologists. This detailed work seeks to ensure early diagnosis and comprehensive care for participants.
the Regional Health Administration (Girissa) Di Loreto confirmed that it has the necessary supplies to continue disposal tests and corresponding treatments. According to Mensa, tests to detect tuberculosis and medications to treat the disease in all its forms are completely free.
Likewise, it was confirmed that monitoring of outstanding contacts would continue as part of the commitment to intensify active case tracing. Tuberculosis In the region. The authorities highlighted the effectiveness of the interventions implemented so far, which made it possible to keep the situation under control and ensure health security in the educational institution.
Tuberculosis (TB) outbreak This caused concern at the Peruvian Canadian School located in Villa El Salvador. Concern arose after parents reported that an infected student had attended the educational center, prompting teachers to request screening tests for the rest of the students.
Out of the total group of students, only 10 of the 35 parents allowed screening tests, resulting in six positive cases of TB. This fact has raised concern in the educational community. According to one mother during a protest in front of the school, a student was hospitalized in May with symptoms consistent with it To be determined later. However, in September, this student returned to the institution without undergoing a comprehensive medical evaluation, although he continued to display symptoms.
The lack of communication from the school administration has drawn constant criticism from parents. One mother confirmed that only 12 parents signed the permission to conduct the tests due to the limited information provided by the school administration school. In an interview with América Noticias, he expressed frustration with the lack of clear communication, which has led to many not considering it important to get their children tested.
