health
diciembre 25, 2025
Un quemado por pólvora reportó Cartagena durante la noche de Navidad
El Departamento Administrativo Distrital de Salud (Dadis), a través del Sistema de Vigilancia en Salud Pública (Sivigila), informa que durante la noche del 25 de diciembre se reportó una persona lesionada por pólvora pirotécnica.
TL;DR
- One adult, over 18, was injured by fireworks on the night of December 25th in Cartagena.
- The injured individual sustained a hand injury and was treated and discharged.
- Cartagena has reported 13 fireworks-related injuries this season, including seven minors.
- Nationally, 664 cases of fireworks injuries were reported in December, a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
- Authorities are urging citizens to avoid fireworks and celebrate responsibly.
- Legal guardians of minors injured by fireworks can face sanctions and judicial processes.
- Increased surveillance and an educational campaign, "¡Celebra sin pólvora!", are in place until January 17, 2026.
- Emergency numbers 125 or 123 are recommended for medical assistance.