Augusto Tarazona Fernández
PerudoctorMale5.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Augusto Tarazona Fernández is a medical infectologist known for his work in addressing infectious diseases in Peru, particularly during outbreaks. Recently, he has been in the news discussing the rising cases of measles in the country, emphasizing the urgent need for vaccination in regions like Loreto, which has experienced significantly low immunization rates. Tarazona has highlighted the connection between measles outbreaks and high rates of malnutrition, particularly among children in vulnerable communities.
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Augusto Tarazona Fernández, exviceministro de Prestaciones y Aseguramiento en Salud del Minsa, admitted that there is no risk planning.
La desidia de sucesivos gobiernos dejó a la primera línea de salud y a las escuelas a merced del fenómeno de El Niño; es hora de exigir prevención y no más improvisación.Peru· 2026-09-15Augusto Tarazona Fernández, exviceministro de Prestaciones y Aseguramiento en Salud, highlighted the lack of risk planning before emergencies.
El Niño amenaza la primera línea de salud: 4.393 establecimientos están en riesgo ante lluvias e inundacionesPeru· 2026-09-14
Augusto Tarazona Fernández, head of the Infectology Service at Hospital Sergio Bernales, indicated that the risk of contagion will increase during the upcoming national celebrations.
La selva bajo el acecho del sarampión: reportan dos casos y especialistas alertan alto impacto en comunidades no vacunadasPeru· 2026-07-30