Overview
- Peru’s national human rights coalition CNDDHH reported more than 60 child deaths in the Chambira basin that local groups link to whooping cough.
- Indigenous federations say they have asked the government for a sanitary emergency but have not seen a formal decision.
- FEPIURCHA leader Gilberto Inuma said the health minister pledged in April to approve the measure in May, which has not occurred.
- The main clinic in Nueva Unión lost paid staff in April, cutting continuous care and leaving roughly 10,000 people with one doctor.
- Federations warned they may impose community controls on river routes if the state does not send staff, medicines, and funds.