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Dynesha Lewis
Walden University
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03/10/2019

Yellow Fever In South America (Paraguay)

Purpose and Audience

  • Yellow Fever outbreak in Brazil is a serious health concern

  • Paraguay is among the risk nations of transmission As such, it is crucial to look at this issue to devise proper preventive approaches

  • The primary purpose of this presentation is to evaluate the preventive measures and policies of Yellow Fever in Paraguay

  • The audience comprises the Ministry of Health, Internal Security, and Immigration Department of Paraguay officials

Geographical Location and Map of Paraguay

  • Paraguay is nation is South America

  • Located between Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina

  • Its capital city is Asuncion

Health Profile of Paraguay

  • Total Population (2019)

  • 6,811, 000

  • Life Expectancy at birth m/f (2016)

  • 72/76

  • Gross National Income Per Capita ($)

  • 7,640

  • Dying probability under the age of five (per a thousand births in 2017)

  • 21

  • Dying probability between 15-60 years m/f (per a thousand population in 2016)

  • 165/125

  • Main causes of death

  • Coronary heart disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Stroke, Kidney Disease, Influenza & Pneumonia

  • Total expenditure on health as a percentage of GDP (2015)

  • 9.8

  • Total health expenditure per capita in dollars (2015)

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Description of the Health Issue

  • No human cases of Yellow Fever have been reported in Paraguay

  • However, the country is at high risk of transmission Brazil is currently experiencing a seasonal period for Yellow Fever until May and

  • 13 human cases have been confirmed since December 2018 to January 2019

  • Being a neighbor to Brazil, Paraguay is at significant risk

  • Travelers from Brazil can bring the disease into Paraguay

Description of the Health Issue Cont’

  • The impact of the outbreak can be massive

  • Can result in human deaths

  • Adversely impact economic progress

  • Increase the DALY of the nation

  • Therefore, it is crucial to develop an effective preparedness and response strategy

  • The Yellow Fever vaccine requirements for travelers by the state is a great approach

  • But, more surveillance, awareness, and vaccination are needed to curb this health issue

SDG related Index for Paraguay

  • Paraguay scored 59.3% in the 2018 SDG Index ranking

  • The nation has made considerable milestones in implementing SDGs over the past decade

  • However, the score is lower than the neighbors Brazil (64.4) and Argentina (66.8)

  • Paraguay needs to speed up the implementation to improve the lives of Paraguayans

Conclusion

  • Yellow Fever is a dangerous disease

  • The current outbreak in Brazil poses a significant transmission threat to Paraguay

  • All health, immigration, and security officials should come together to establish an appropriate preparedness and response strategy to this menace

  • Yellow Fever vaccines requirements for travelers, awareness, and early vaccination can assist address this concern

References

  • Barnett, E. D., Wilder-Smith, A., & Wilson, M. E. (2008). Yellow fever vaccines and international travelers. Expert review of vaccines, 7(5), 579-587.

  • Jentes, E. S., Poumerol, G., Gershman, M. D., Hill, D. R., Lemarchand, J., Lewis, R. F., ... & Monath, T. P. (2011). The revised global yellow fever risk map and recommendations for vaccination, 2010: consensus of the Informal WHO Working Group on Geographic Risk for Yellow Fever. The Lancet infectious diseases, 11(8), 622-632.

  • Map retrieved from https://www.google.com/search?q=paraguay+map&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=agtkH90wy_kZ3M%253A%252CdcQGrbJvdWW1YM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kSDkQD_rZYeIe6zIGFmw457IixBRA&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwiJy5SamffgAhVlx1kKHWEEC2sQ9QEwCXoECAUQFg#imgrc=agtkH90wy_kZ3M:

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