Argentina Ramps Up Yellow Fever Vaccination Efforts Amid Rising Health Concerns

Argentina is intensifying its yellow fever vaccination campaign to achieve at least 95% coverage amid rising health concerns linked to the disease and its spread across South America.

The Ministry of Health (Argentina) has initiated massive vaccination efforts in high-risk areas to combat yellow fever, targeting a minimum coverage rate of 95%.
Active surveillance for suspected yellow fever cases and primate deaths is being implemented as a critical warning signal to detect outbreaks early.
The Pan American Health Organization is assisting Argentina in strengthening diagnostic capabilities, both virological and serological, to ensure rapid identification and confirmation of yellow fever cases.

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The increase in yellow fever cases in neighboring countries like Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia highlights the need for regional cooperation in public health efforts to prevent a wider outbreak in South America.