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* Works will benefit the educational institutions Francisca Diez Canseco de Castilla, Isolina Clotet de Fernandini and Pepin Cardenas.To safeguard the health and integrity of students against high levels of ultraviolet radiation and inclement weather due to global warming, the Regional Government of Huancavelica announced the construction of roofs in the training yards of three educational institutions in the city, for which it has allocated a budget that exceeds 3 million soles.
The announcement was made by the regional governor, who highlighted that this intervention is part of the recommendations and regulations of the Ministry of Education (MINEDU), which urges authorities, teachers and families to adopt preventive measures against this risk to public health.
This is an important step to protect children and young people from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays and rain in order to guarantee safe spaces for their training, commented the regional authority.
The beneficiary educational institutions are the I.E. Francisca Diez Canseco de Castilla where 853 thousand 105.49 soles will be invested in the metal coverage and complementary works; the I.E. Isolina Clotet de Fernandini in the Populated Center of Santa Barbara whose construction will require an investment of 872 thousand 944.65 soles and the I.E. No. 37001 Pepin Cardenas who will receive 1 million 527 thousand 970.12 for the implementation of the roof in his patio. In total, the investment amounts to 3 million 254 thousand 020.21 soles.
The work, which will consist of metal roofing and concrete work, will begin in April and will have an approximate execution period of four months and to avoid interfering with the school calendar, the work will be carried out primarily on Saturdays and Sundays.
Finally, the regional governor called on directors and teachers throughout the region to consider radiation levels when scheduling outdoor activities and also recommended the use of wide-brimmed hats, caps that cover the neck and the application of sunscreen, especially in seasons of extreme radiation, among other actions.
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According to specialists, when ultraviolet radiation exceeds the moderate level, the health risk increases significantly. Persistent exposure can cause serious eye and skin conditions, including cancer, as well as heat stroke, dehydration, and heat stroke.
