The Ministry of Health (Minsa) announced on March 24 that it has increased its efforts across the country to address emergencies caused by heavy rainfall. Through the Directorate General for Disaster Risk Management and National Health Defense (Digerd), medical brigades and specialized teams have been sent to critical areas to monitor disease outbreaks and provide immediate assistance.
The ministry said its goal is to ensure uninterrupted medical care so that no affected family is left without support. According to the latest report from the Emergency Operations Center (COE Salud) as of March 23, this rainy season has resulted in 189 injuries and 106 deaths. Out of 790 health centers impacted, most remain operational while recovery work continues at six facilities that are currently out of service.
In Áncash, after a landslide in Sisco on March 17, an emergency shelter was set up for 52 people who lost their homes. Medical teams are monitoring health risks around the clock at this site. In Apurímac, despite hailstorm damage, Andahuaylas Hospital continues caring for critical patients while repairs progress. In Huánuco, health workers are reaching remote areas affected by mudslides, providing both physical treatment and emotional support as well as organizing evacuations where road access is limited.
In Piura, efforts focus on controlling dengue fever and leptospirosis outbreaks; in Ayabaca alone, specialized teams have conducted over 800 medical consultations along with educational talks about disease prevention. Tumbes has strengthened epidemiological surveillance along the northern border using improved diagnostic tools in coordination with other agencies.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment “to continue strengthening national health response through ongoing monitoring, regional coordination and timely actions that protect life and public health during extreme weather events.”
