Gómez Palacio, Durango – A municipal health brigade carried out deworming and antirabies vaccination for pets in teh Agavias housing sector of Gómez Palacio on Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,aiming to protect public health and prevent disease outbreaks.
Luis bañuelos garza, head of Health in Gómez Palacio, stated the initiative followed instructions from Municipal President Betzabé Martínez Arango to prioritize preventative healthcare. He emphasized the importance of parasite control in pets due to close contact with residents, noting potential diseases like rickettsia and stained fever. Animals found heavily infested were transported to the local animal shelter.
The program received a positive response from the community and is slated for replication in other urban and rural areas of the municipality. alongside the health initiative, public services personnel, directed by Benjamín Chávez Atilano, cleaned the public square and repaired existing luminaires to improve safety and the overall environment.
In a separate action responding to a supply failure, the Public Services Directorate delivered drinking water to residents of the November 11 neighborhood, with Director of Public Services stating that such responses will be implemented whenever water access is disrupted, as it is indeed considered a priority need.
These efforts underscore the municipality’s commitment to both preventative health measures and maintaining essential services for its citizens and their animals.