On February 17, 2024, Belo Horizonte, a major Brazilian city, declared a health crisis due to rising dengue cases and related illnesses. This move targets the epidemic’s spread. For six months, efforts to curb these illnesses will intensify, with Mayor Fuad Noman leading the charge. His declaration appeared in the official city record. Nationally, dengue […]
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