DHF points in Banjar Metropolis are rising, PSN is without doubt one of the only options – Radartasik.id

BANJAR, RADARTASIK.ID – Instances of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) in Banjar City have elevated this 12 months. By mid-June, the variety of dengue fever instances reached 257.

Information exhibits that there have been 23 instances in January with one particular person dying, in 28 instances in February with one particular person dying, in 68 instances in March, in 64 instances in April with one particular person dying , in 59 instances in Could, and in 15 instances in June.

Head of Illness Prevention and Management (P2P) Division of Banjar Metropolis Well being Service, Dr. Ika Rika Rohantika, confirmed the newest addition of dengue fever instances in Banjar Village in West Cikabuyutan district, Hegarsari Village, Pataruman District.

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In response to him, the rise in dengue instances is just not solely attributable to the wet season but in addition as a consequence of a extra intensive screening course of for sufferers.

“With screening, therapy is quicker, so it may be handled shortly as properly. “The loss of life fee can be prevented,” Dr. Ika instructed journalists on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

In coping with this downside, the Banjar Metropolis Well being Workplace encourages the general public to prioritize the elimination of mosquito nests (PSN) in comparison with smoke.

Ika defined that smoke is just efficient in killing grownup mosquitoes, whereas larvae hidden in a secure place can nonetheless survive.

Due to this fact, PSN is taken into account probably the most efficient options in controlling the unfold of dengue fever. (Anto Sugiarto)