{"id":160858,"date":"2025-08-06T02:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T02:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/colombia-has-reported-historic-viruses-and-concerning-gaps-in-maternal-and-infant-health-according-to-a-recent-report\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T02:38:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T02:38:16","slug":"colombia-has-reported-historic-viruses-and-concerning-gaps-in-maternal-and-infant-health-according-to-a-recent-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/colombia-has-reported-historic-viruses-and-concerning-gaps-in-maternal-and-infant-health-according-to-a-recent-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombia has reported historic viruses and concerning gaps in maternal and infant health, according to a recent report."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Annual 2025 Report of Thus We are in Health exposes a complex panorama marked by epidemiological, social, and environmental transitions in Colombia – National Academy Credit of Medicine in Colombia<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Colombia’s public health landscape is increasingly complex, marked by \u00a0epidemiological\u00a0, \u00a0social\u00a0, and \u00a0environmental transitions\u00a0 that exacerbate territorial inequalities and health risks. In light of these challenges, the thought center *Thus We Go in Health* has released its Annual Public Health Report for 2025, providing a detailed analysis of the nation’s most pressing health issues, including \u00a0communicable diseases\u00a0, \u00a0vaccination\u00a0, and \u00a0maternal-child health\u00a0.<\/p>\n

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Based on official statistics, the report adopts a comprehensive and \u00a0intersectoral approach\u00a0 to assess advancements and gaps within Colombia’s health system, viewed through a territorial and social prism. As stated in the report, “The need for integral and non-fragmented approaches, in which the health of populations is understood from their multiple determinants<\/b>” is more crucial than ever.<\/p>\n

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Dengue reached the highest peak in history in 2024 – Credit Illustrative Image Infobae<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

One of the \u00a0most alarming findings\u00a0 of the report highlights the epidemic behavior of \u00a0dengue\u00a0 for 2024. The country reached the highest peak in its history, affecting over \u00a0320,000 people\u00a0 and categorizing about \u00a03,000\u00a0 of these cases as serious. This troubling trend reflects a \u00a0154% increase\u00a0 compared to 2023, attributed largely to climatic factors such as the \u00a0El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon\u00a0.<\/p>\n

The challenges extend beyond dengue. In 2025, \u00a0yellow fever\u00a0 prompted a health emergency, with \u00a093 confirmed cases\u00a0 and \u00a037 deaths\u00a0 by June alone\u2014almost four times the number reported in 2024. The \u00a0Tolima\u00a0 and \u00a0Putumayo\u00a0 departments emerged as the most affected areas, evidencing a dangerous territorial concentration of health risk.<\/p>\n

These outbreaks may signify the interplay of climate change, population mobility, and existing deficiencies in vector control and prevention, necessitating comprehensive and sustainable responses from health authorities.<\/p>\n

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Criticisms regarding maternal-infant health persist, particularly in La Guajira, where malnutrition remains a leading cause of infant mortality – Luma Pimentel\/Unsplash credit<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The report highlights significant \u00a0inequalities in maternal-infant health\u00a0, despite some advancements. Child malnutrition has progressively decreased over the last two decades, from \u00a014.87 cases per 100,000 children\u00a0 under five to \u00a08.78 in 2023\u00a0. However, regions such as \u00a0La Guajira\u00a0 continue to report alarming figures, where malnutrition remains a major driver of infant mortality.<\/p>\n

Notably, \u00a0perinatal mortality\u00a0 and mortality rates among children under five years have seen decreases of \u00a056%\u00a0 and \u00a050%\u00a0, respectively, from \u00a02005 to 2023\u00a0. Meanwhile, maternal mortality is on a downward trajectory, following the peak recorded during the pandemic in 2020\u2014the most critical point in 20 years. Yet, it is significant to note that “2024 figures are still preliminary and need comprehensive analysis for trend confirmation<\/b>,” as cautioned in the report.<\/p>\n

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Respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis have increased by 6% in 2024 – Infobae illustrative image<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The report documented a 6% increase in cases of tuberculosis<\/b> in 2024, with \u00a021,418 diagnoses\u00a0 reported. Conversely, \u00a0Covid-19\u00a0 infections have significantly declined by 2025, with \u00a04,495 infections\u00a0 and \u00a074 deaths\u00a0 recorded until week 28. The \u00a0Jn.1 variant\u00a0 remains the most widely circulated variant in the country.<\/p>\n

On the front of \u00a0sexually transmitted infections (STIs)\u00a0, a rise in the prevalence of \u00a0HIV\u00a0 among young adults in major cities is alarming, although mortality rates exhibit a slight decrease. Notably, \u00a0gestational\u00a0 and \u00a0congenital syphilis\u00a0 represent a critical concern: \u00a0more than 9,840 cases\u00a0 (preliminary data) were reported in 2024, signifying deficiencies in prenatal care and unequal access to health services.<\/p>\n

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Low vaccination coverage and lack of data hinder the prevention of preventable diseases – Benoit Tessier\/Reuters credit<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Despite global advancements in immunization, the report raises concerns about low \u00a0vaccination coverage\u00a0 against \u00a0human papillomavirus (HPV)\u00a0 in Colombia, which stands at only \u00a060%\u00a0, well below the \u00a090%\u00a0 recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). This deficiency has contributed to \u00a01,954 deaths\u00a0 from cervical cancer in women in 2024.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, monitoring vaccination indicators for diseases such as \u00a0measles\u00a0, \u00a0rubella\u00a0, \u00a0whooping cough\u00a0, and \u00a0hepatitis B\u00a0 has been challenging due to information gaps from the Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Health. These deficiencies impede effective monitoring and response efforts.<\/p>\n

A groundbreaking aspect of this report is the inclusion of testimonies from community leaders in regions like \u00a0Soledad\u00a0, \u00a0Maicao\u00a0, \u00a0Sibundoy\u00a0, and \u00a0Ci\u00e9naga\u00a0. These leaders detail ways in which diseases are perceived and addressed within their cultural and environmental contexts. Their narratives emphasize “The insufficient and late institutional response, especially in rural and dispersed areas<\/b>,” thereby highlighting the critical need for differentiated policies tailored to the specific characteristics of each territory.<\/p>\n

The full *Thus We Go in Health* report is accessible at the following link<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n


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