Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency (HST) is starting to become worrying. So far 202 cases have been discovered. This condition is of concern to the Regent of HST, Aulia Oktafiandi.
The Regent invited the community to reactivate the one house one larva monitoring movement (Jumantik). “Let’s eradicate mosquito nests, clean the environment around our workplaces and residences,” he said in a video uploaded to the official HST Regency Government account.
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In the socialization video, Aulia also invited the public to reactivate the Clean Friday movement and carry out 3M Plus activities.
“Drain water storage places, such as bathtubs, toilets, jars, flower vases and so on once a week. Close all water reservoirs tightly. “Bury all used items that can collect rainwater,” he appealed.
People are also expected to be able to avoid and protect themselves from mosquito bites by turning on mosquito repellent, and not making a habit of hanging clothes in their bedrooms. “Let’s work together to protect our homes and environment from dengue fever,” he said.
As previously reported, cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) in Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency (HST) reached 202 cases by the end of January 2024.
Of the total dengue fever cases, 172 patients were treated in pediatric wards, 29 patients were treated in adult wards, and 21 other patients were treated in intensive wards.
Director of H Damanhuri Barabai Hospital, dr. Nanda Sujud Andi Yudha Utama confirmed that the health conditions of some of these patients were gradually getting better. “However, there are 18 pediatric patients and three adult patients being treated in the intensive care unit,” he explained, Wednesday (31/1).
Nanda detailed that of the 202 cases handled, 184 of the patients were HST residents, the other 18 patients were residents from outside the area. “Apart from HST, there are also patients from the Banua Enam area, and referral patients from East Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan,” he explained.
From the number of existing patients. One was reported dead. The hospital claimed that the patient’s death was not entirely caused by dengue fever. “Comorbid disease factors also have an influence. “Of course this can cause health conditions to decline,” he concluded.
2024-02-03 06:30:00
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