Dengue Fever Outbreak in Bali: Australian Tourist Diagnosed After 10 Days

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) issued an early warning to local and foreign tourists regarding the increase in cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) that is currently hitting Bali . Based on data from the Ministry of Health, the number of cases DBD in the 15th week of 2024 it has reached 62,001 cases.

“Warning We also do this in the local media so that people are aware of dengue hemorrhagic fever. “In fact, it usually increases at the beginning of the year,” said Director of Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases at the Ministry of Health, Imran Pambudi, in Jakarta, Monday (15/4/2024).

Imran replied to this statement dengue fever cases to attract the attention of foreign media, Dailymail, in mid-April 2024 regarding a tourist from Queensland, Australia, who was diagnosed with dengue fever within 10 days of visiting Bali. According to Imran, his party has sent a circular to all health departments regarding dengue fever awareness.

“Give feedback “We always give reports every month,” he said.

Imran could not confirm the number of dengue fever cases suffered by tourists in Bali. However, the Ministry of Health ensures that hospital beds and medication are available for dengue patients in Bali.

“We are checking before Eid that it is still safe. No reports have been received about the shortage or crisis of dengue fever in the areas,” he said.

Previously, in a report published on 13 April 2024, Dailymail to warn tourists to be careful when traveling to Bali. The warning was announced after a sharp increase in dengue fever cases was recorded on the Island of the Gods.

“An unlucky Queensland woman shared her diagnosis while attached to an IV in a hospital room in Ubud on the popular Indonesian island,” read an excerpt from the report.

source: Inter