Peru's EsSalud launches free medical care and dengue prevention for El Niño 2026-2027

EsSalud and Hospital Perú are providing free medical care and dengue prevention workshops in La Libertad, Peru, as part of a preparedness plan for the El Niño 2026-2027 phenomenon. The initiative focuses on educating families about controlling mosquito breeding sites to mitigate dengue outbreaks. This is a proactive public-health response to anticipated climate-related health risks, though the scale and impact remain to be seen.