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Solopos.com, FISH – One hundred inhabitants of four villages in the Ngawi regency, East Java, has contracted chikungunya for the past few months. To anticipate the growing number of infected people, local health workers carry out spraying or fumigation operations in the affected area.
Ngawi (Dinkes) health service chief Dr. Yudono said that according to the data, the four villages whose residents were affected by the chikungunya were the villages of Keras Wetan, Klampisan and Sidorejo in the Geneng district and the Tirak village in the Kwadungan district.
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“In the last month, we have reported that puskesmas officials and residents are anticipating dengue fever and their friend, namely chikungunya. In rainy season times like this it usually rises. So far, if I’m not mistaken, there are 4 village points that have been infected, “Yudono said on Friday (11/11/2022).
In order to anticipate the spread of the chikungunya disease, the Ngawi health office carried out misting or misting in the affected areas of the village.
“At the regional level, the leader of the puskesmas has to be responsive. So if there is a case, he has to be tarnished immediately, “he said.
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In addition to fogging, the local health office has also appealed to the public to be diligent in eradicating mosquito nests (PSN) and in maintaining the cleanliness of the environment around the home.
PSN activities with 3M plus are considered to be very effective in breaking the cycle of mosquitoes carrying chikungunya and dengue fever. Hence, dengue fever and chikungunya can be prevented.
Meanwhile, a resident of Keras Wetan village Purwati said the chikungunya disease attacks the residents alternately. On average, residents complain of fever, joint pain and weakness and are unable to walk.
“Initial symptoms, the legs are heavy. It continues to make walking very painful even if you can barely walk. After that, it was hot, hit by water, shivering and aches and pains were all in the joints, “she said.
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Currently, the nearest health center has provided treatment to speed up the healing process. Health officials also fogged up around the homes of residents who were infected with chikungunya.
With these efforts, it is hoped that chikungunya attacks can be reduced and that residents can return to normal activities.
