HARIANHALUAN.COM – In January 2023, there were 19 cases of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Pariaman Citytwo people died from the disease and this area returned to the status of a DHF Extraordinary Event (KLB).
“In January 2023 there were 19 cases of dengue and it is known that two people died from this disease,” said the head of the Disease Control Prevention (P2P) division, the Health Service. Pariaman CityRio Arisandi to harihaluan.com, Wednesday 1 February 2013.
Comparison of DHF cases in January 2023 with the same month a year ago, January this year there were 19 cases and last year 32 cases of DHF.
The DHF case in January 2023 was triggered by a factor of changing weather, rain often falls and this condition makes it easier for mosquitoes to nest and breed.
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Last year this area also received DHF outbreak status with 213 cases and two deaths.
Regarding the prevention of dengue, the Health Office Pariaman City carry out fogging in areas infected with DHF.
In addition to strengthening the socialization of DHF prevention to the community through the Puskesmas and Village Midwives, also carrying out Mosquito Nest Eradication (PSN) together with the community and working together in cleaning the environment.
Regarding fogging activities, this year, there are only 70 times of fogging, this year, but it can be re-budgeted if cases swell, he said.
