MAGATAN Jawa Pos Radar Madiun – Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is still a scary terror in Magetan. The 2022 DHF curve has increased significantly compared to the previous year. Both cumulative cases and death rates.
”A total of 322 DHF sufferers during 2022,” said Magetan (Dinkes) Health Service’s Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) chief Suwantiyo on Tuesday (3/1).
The number of dengue cases in 2022 is 114 cases more than the previous year. According to Health Bureau records, there will be a total of 208 cases in 2021. In fact, the death rate from DHF has also increased. ”In 2022, five people died of dengue. While in 2021 there are three,” he said.
The Health Bureau is concerned that the increase in dengue fever cases is becoming more widespread. Suwantiyo said the potential for dengue infection is higher during the rainy season like now. This is because many puddles of water have emerged as a breeding medium for mosquitoes Temples of the Egyptians.
“The community is expected to play a role so that the DHF does not increase rapidly this year,” Suwantiyo said.
Many things can be done by the community to suppress dengue. How, Suwantiyo said, implement drainage, closure and landfill, aka 3M.
He advised the community to raise fish that feed on mosquito larvae and work together to clean up the environment. ”To avoid mosquito bites, use bed nets or bed nets while you sleep, she said.
Agoes Yudi Purnomo, P2P Infectious Sub Coordinator, mentioned some first aids that can be provided to DHF sufferers. How to give febrifuge, compresses and fulfilling mineral intake.
“If the conditions don’t improve, take him to the nearest health facility immediately,” said Agoes. (mg1/the)
DB DALAM ANGCA
Period Total cases of death
2022 322 5
2021 208 3
Difference 114 2
Source: Magetan Health Office
