The Ministry of Health announced on March 25 that it is strengthening its response to emergencies caused by heavy rains in various regions across the country. The ministry said it has deployed brigades, multidisciplinary teams, and epidemiological surveillance actions to address the situation.
These efforts are focused on providing comprehensive care for affected populations, preventing disease outbreaks, and maintaining continuous health services. The ministry said that ongoing monitoring of health risks is a priority as part of its strategy.
According to a report from the Center for Emergency Operations in the Health Sector (COE Salud), as of March 25 at noon, there have been 205 people injured and 109 deaths related to the rainy season of 2025–2026. Additionally, there are currently 809 operational but affected health facilities and six that remain out of service. This information is monitored nationally using tools such as SIREED and Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis in Health (EDAN Salud).
In specific regions: In Áncash, authorities continue sanitary surveillance after a landslide in Sisco but no recent rainfall has been reported; In Apurímac, Andahuaylas Subregional Hospital operates partially due to damage from heavy rain and hail but continues critical patient care; In Huánuco, health brigades remain active providing medical attention—including mental health support—and monitoring pregnant women at risk; In Piura, specialized teams led by the Minister of Health focus on controlling diseases like dengue and leptospirosis with over 800 medical interventions recently conducted; Tumbes sees ongoing epidemiological surveillance with technical assistance while no new rains have occurred; Pasco continues monitoring after a rockfall incident left sixteen injured—most now discharged—and some moderate rainfall persists; In Huancavelica, cleanup was completed at Ocoro health post following water infiltration with operations restored.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment “to continue strengthening the national sanitary response through permanent monitoring, coordination with regional authorities, and timely actions to protect life and public health during extreme weather events.”
