The fight against the zika epidemics, trends in case law and regional cooperation in the area of health in South America

An insect, Aedes Aegypti, has invaded South America and it is the origin of different illness. While we advance in discovering a vaccine, the most effective tool for fight against the disease is prevention and the elimination of the places where the mosquito can develop. While it is discussed about...

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Main Author: Adorno, Alberto Manuel Poletti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
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Online Access:https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=8697499
Source:Revista de Direitos e Garantias Fundamentais, ISSN 2175-6058, Vol. 18, Nº. 2, 2017 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Revista de Direitos e Garantias Fundamentais), pags. 269-282
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Summary: An insect, Aedes Aegypti, has invaded South America and it is the origin of different illness. While we advance in discovering a vaccine, the most effective tool for fight against the disease is prevention and the elimination of the places where the mosquito can develop. While it is discussed about the necessity of improving legislation and the ways to deal the epidemic with State´s limited resources, the Courts has stated a wide obligation of the State in the field of health protection. An alternative for getting a better health service could be the use of regional cooperation and exchange of information.