Tomorrow is our first showing of the obra de guiñon, so we spent this morning working behind the set of Patas Rayadas Enamorado. We invited ECOSUR staff to enjoy our rehearsal show this afternoon and it underscored the importance of this component of the project. Due to a lack of resources (mainly funding), there are common misconceptions about mosquito prevention, and today’s audience was no exception. Several of the ECOSUR staff were surprised to learn that mosquitoes will lay eggs in any clean water and admitted to closing their doors during insecticide spraying (doors should stay open to allow for maximal dispersion of insecticides) due to concerns of cancer. Workshops and plays, such as Patas Rayadas, help to dispel these misconceptions.
And on a hopeful note, we had the opportunity to connect with Dra. Romero today. We originally met with her last week and were poised to begin assisting at Hospital General de Tapachula, but unfortunately her son became ill with what turned out to be Dengue. We’re happy to hear that he is recovering well and with Dra. Romero’s return late this week, we are excited to work alongside her at the hospital.
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