Leishmaniasis -- Colombia
According to a report by the director of the Departmental Health Institute (IDS), Juan Bitar, an outbreak of leishmaniasis [cutaneous] that has left more than 80 affected in the department [Norte de Santander] has the authorities in a state of alert. According to the official, the outbreak began in Arboledas, then moved to Chinácota, Bochalema, Tibú, Cucutilla, Toledo, Labateca, and other towns in the region.
While the Institute and the health network have the ability to address this
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