Health
Colombia Faces Crisis: National Health Emergency Declared Over Yellow Fever Outbreak
2025-04-19
Author: Yu
Colombia on High Alert for Yellow Fever Outbreak
In a significant move to combat a rising health crisis, the Colombian government under President Gustavo Petro has declared a national health emergency as yellow fever cases surge in rural areas. The Ministry of Health reports a staggering 76 confirmed cases and 34 deaths this year, prompting immediate action to address the growing threat of mosquito-borne diseases.