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Public health showed results in the accountability of the mayor’s office

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On Tuesday (December 21, 2021), the District Public Health Secretariat was part of Mayor Jorge Ivan Ospina’s accountability agenda. Among the outcomes most relevant to the organism are antiviral vaccination, epidemic management, a mental health component and prevention of non-communicable diseases such as cancer.

“In 2021 we have important achievements and also challenges for 2022. In terms of vaccination, 76% of coverage with the first doses in our census and 56% with full schedules, averages higher than what the state is dealing with at the moment,” Mierlandi Torres Agredo, President of the Administrative Board for health.

Regarding Psychological healthThe official highlighted the approval of the policy that has been developed since 2016 and which in 2021 will become a reality. on the side non-communicable diseases, the cancer issue was brought up in the city, which would continue the following year.

“With regard to the challenges of the coming year, they continue to manage the epidemic with favorable numbers for the city and continue to be a benchmark in innovative strategies to encourage vaccination and strengthen education,” added Torres Agredo.

In the same way, he thanked and congratulated the governmental social institutions for their management and contribution to addressing this first issue he referred to.

continue with Psychological healthThe Minister spoke about supporting the pilot program Weaving dreams Which now has an experience strategy from sports and culture, where the problem of psychotropic use in young people is addressed.

Finally, Merlandi Torres noted the importance of continuing work on the timely diagnosis, screening and treatment of non-communicable diseases such as cancer.

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Marylandi Torres Agredo, Minister of Public Health in Cali

Maria Alejandra Bolivar Lopez

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Publication date 12/21/2021

Last modified on 12/21/2021

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