Colombia: Zika epidemic over as outbreak slows

The video discusses the appointment of Dr. Sandra Lorena Gigo Vargas as a new director and announces Colombia as the first country in the Americas to declare the end of an epidemic. The video highlights the effectiveness of the epidemiological surveillance system in tracking the epidemic's spread, resulting in fewer cases than projected. It also addresses the contingency plans for Brazil, which is in a phase of epidemic reduction, and the potential risks associated with it.

Who is the new director mentioned in the video?

• Dr. Sandra Lorena Gigo Vargas

• Dr. Maria Fernanda Espinosa

• Dr. Juan Carlos Ramirez

• Dr. Ana Lucia Martinez

What enabled Colombia to declare the end of the epidemic?

• Natural immunity

• International aid

• Epidemiological surveillance system

• A new vaccine

How many cases were reported in Colombia by the end of the epidemic?

• 450,000 cases

• 600,000 cases

• 200,000 cases

• 100,000 cases

What is the current status of the epidemic in Brazil according to the video?

• It is stable

• It has been eradicated

• It is in a phase of reduction

• It is increasing rapidly

Why is there no major prevention plan for Brazil's epidemic situation?

• Colombia is not affected by Brazil's situation

• The epidemic is not severe in Brazil

• Brazil has a strong healthcare system

• The number of people moving is not very high