ECO-HEALTH CALENDAR

In the Amazonian communities, the eco-health calendar is very useful because Indigenous peoples have a strong connection to their environment and their traditional practices. Knowledge of natural cycles helps them prevent diseases such as VBDs that follow them, improve their diet, and adapt to environmental changes. This profound understanding of seasonal patterns allows them to optimize their agricultural practices and ensure food security. Additionally, it fosters a sense of community as they gather to share insights and strategies based on their observations of the land and its rhythms. Creating these calendars in a participatory manner recognizes the value of traditional knowledge and promotes a dialogue between Western and Indigenous knowledge.

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We invite you to learn about the health calendar of the Puerto Esperanza community, which was developed taking into account various ecological, biological, and social elements: changes in the water level of the Amazon River, periods of rain and drought, as well as periods of increased and decreased vectors. Subsistence activities were also considered, such as the main periods of preparation and cleaning of fields, planting, and harvesting. In addition, the community's cultural activities were included, and other aspects were considered, such as the periods with the highest number of dengue and malaria cases.