Weather factors affect TB cases, City Government urges caution – ISBCenter.com

Bengkulu City ||ISBCenter.com – In times of weather anomalies, the Bengkulu City Health Service (Dinkes) urges everyone to continue to maintain their body’s immunity by continuing to exercise and eat nutritious food to spread to avoid tuberculosis (TB).

Then, people are also advised to pay attention to the air circulation in their homes and not to allow sunlight to enter.

The reason is, this virus reproduces quickly or likes to be in humid places and lack of sunlight and eat healthy foods such as vegetables and fruits diligently to increase the body’s immunity.

The Head of Bengkulu City Health Office, Joni Haryadi Tabrani, confirmed that the weather is one of the factors that affect the spread of the virus or TB disease in Bengkulu City.

“When residents are infected with TB, when they cough in hot temperatures accompanied by strong winds, the wind can carry them and spread them to other people,” he explained.

For this reason, the party currently requires TB victims to wear masks at all times.

His party is also trying to do outreach and education to increase public awareness to reduce the spread of the TB disease.

In addition, the Department of Health also urges patients with TB to take medicines regularly, as compliance with treatment is very important to ensure recovery and prevent the spread of the disease.

And for people who have symptoms of TB, such as a prolonged cough and weight loss, to immediately check themselves at the nearest health center.

Early detection and appropriate treatment can reduce the risk of complications and the spread of disease. (*Rosie)