Santa Cruz Teachers Demand Vaccines and Biosecurity for Safe School Return Amidst Measles Outbreak

Santa Cruz, Bolivia – Urban teachers in Santa Cruz are calling for urgent action from educational authorities to address concerns over the extended school holidays and the shift to distance learning following a measles outbreak. Teachers emphasize the need for a prompt and safe return to in-person classes, demanding adequate biosecurity measures and widespread vaccination for students. "At the moment, we have not been notified of any modification to the school calendar," stated a teachers' representative. "We will seek a meeting with educational authorities to analyze strategies to minimize the impact on students. We lament this return to distance learning, as the conditions are not in place. Authorities have not provided the necessary conditions." Teachers expressed their commitment to recovering lost academic time, suggesting that extending school days or adding a few days in December could be evaluated. However, they firmly oppose prolonging classes until mid-December, deeming it pedagogically unviable. "There is no disinfection, no biosecurity supplies, no vaccination," the representative added, questioning why mass vaccination was not conducted during the four weeks of vacation. "We expect authorities to be more responsible and vaccinate the children so we can return to in-person classes very soon." The teachers' demands highlight a critical need for governmental support to ensure student safety and educational continuity amidst the ongoing health challenge.

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