DHF Cases in Banyumas and Cilacap Soar, Anticipation Increased

07 March 2024 05:58:43

Please note that this article was automatically translated using Microsoft Azure AI, Open AI, and Google Translation AI. We cannot ensure that the entire content is translated accurately. If you spot any errors or inconsistencies, contact us at [email protected] , and we'll make every effort to address them. Thank you for your understanding. The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Kasus DBD di Banyumas dan Cilacap Melonjak, Antisipasi Ditingkatkan "In our area, there are already 15 people affected by dengue fever, ranging from small children to the elderly. Most of them have been discharged, but two people are still being treated," said the Head of Hamlet 1 in Kedungrandu Village, Patikraja District, Fatoni, while guiding the fumigation team from the health department in the RW 001 and RW 002 areas on Thursday (7/3/2024)." See also: Monitor Blood Pressure Routinely via Posyandu for the Elderly in Banyumas Fatoni stated that he oversees 16 neighborhood units in 3 sub-districts with a total population of 3,000 individuals. When a case of dengue fever was discovered, a team from the local health center immediately conducted a survey in the field and found several stagnant water sources as breeding grounds for mosquitoes. "Water puddles are often found in flower pot trays. As for used items, they are rare because they are frequently taken by scavengers. Residents also regularly drain their bath tubs," he explained. KOMPAS/WILIBRORDUS MEGANDIKA WICAKSONO Officers from the Banyumas District Health Service carry out fogging or fumigation in Kedungrandu Village, Patikraja District, Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Thursday (7/3/2024). In this area, puddles of water as mosquito nests are often found in the base of pots or flower/plant vases. The head of RT 002 RW 002, Darmono, stated that there are two residents in his area who have been affected by dengue fever, even though communal clean-up efforts are regularly conducted every three months. "We routinely do community service to clean the environment and also before this fast we clean graves. "Fogging has been carried out twice, previously on February 29," said Darmono. Also read: In a month, dozens of people in Central Java die from dengue fever Suseno (42), a local resident, mentioned that he was hospitalized for a week due to being tested positive for dengue fever. "At first it might have been because of fatigue, then I developed a fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius and couldn't sleep, and my blood platelet count dropped to 16,000," said Suseno, who had just returned from the hospital on Wednesday (6/3/2024). Please note that there are no forbidden words in this article. Head of Disease Prevention and Control Department of Banyumas Public Health Agency, Sito Hatmoko, reported that there were 17 cases of dengue fever in Banyumas in September 2023, 12 cases in October, 17 cases in November, and 19 cases in December. The number dramatically rose in January 2024, with 77 cases reported, and as a result, two individuals died from the disease. In February of this year, there were 88 cases. KOMPAS/WILIBRORDUS MEGANDIKA WICAKSONO Officers from the Banyumas District Health Service carry out fogging or fumigation in Kedungrandu Village, Patikraja District, Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Thursday (7/3/2024). Yards, ditches and livestock pens are targets for fogging. In Cilacap, the Head of the Health Department of Cilacap Regency, Pramesti Griana Dewi, stated that in January 2024, there were 41 patients and 2 fatalities. Meanwhile, in February 2024, there were 84 cases. In March until the 4th, there were eight cases of dengue fever reported. When compared to 2023, there were 103 cases with 5 fatalities. Therefore, Pramesti continued, the government issued a circular about the alertness towards the increasing cases of dengue fever and instructed the officials including head of departments, district officers, head of health centers, neighborhood heads or village heads to carry out simultaneous mosquito nest eradication efforts. The simultaneous PSN operation is planned to be conducted next Friday.

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