Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) said that by the 40th week of 2023 there would be 68,996 cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) with 498 deaths.
“Until the 40th week there were 68,996 cases with 498 deaths, an incident rate of 25.10/100,000 population and a case fatality rate of 0.72 percent,” said Head of the Communications and Public Services Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Siti Nadia Tarmizi when asked for information in Jakarta, Monday.
He said that more than 68 thousand cases were reported in 464 districts/cities in 34 provinces, while deaths due to the dengue virus occurred in 195 districts/cities in 32 provinces.
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As an effort to protect the public from the threat of the dengue virus, the party is currently waiting for recommendations from the Indonesia Technical Advisory Group of Immunization (ITAGI) to make dengue vaccination mandatory for the Indonesian people.
“Just wait for recommendations from ITAGI, as soon as possible,” he said.
Nadia explained that dengue fever is transmitted through the Aedes Aegypti mosquito vector which has a habitat in tropical countries like Indonesia.
Therefore, he said, detecting viral infections early and controlling mosquito reproduction is the key to managing and preventing dengue fever.
Apart from that, the community must carry out movements to prevent dengue fever through the 3M Program (Drain, Cover and Bury) regularly, especially when the rainy season is approaching.
He appealed to the public to immediately get initial treatment at the nearest health facility (faskes) if they experience symptoms of dengue infection.
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2023-10-16 11:51:07
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