JAKARTA – The implementation of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) control program with Aedes aegypti mosquito carrying Wolbachia bacteria in West Jakarta (Jakbar) continues to focus on egg replacement every two weeks.
“Implementation in West Jakarta, especially Kembangan Utara Sub-District, is currently replanting eggs every two weeks since the first ‘distribution’ of eggs,” said the Acting Head of the Prevention Department and Disease Control of DKI Jakarta Health Service, Maryati Kasiman, when contacted in Jakarta, Antara, Sunday, November 24.
The distribution of buckets containing wolbachia mosquito eggs along with food to the homes of mosquito foster parents (OTA) began on October 8, 2024. Meanwhile, the program was officially launched on October 4.
Every two weeks, the Health Service performs a bucket service process including refilling water, mosquito eggs and feeding to ensure the program is running at its best and according to expectation.
Kembangan sub-district was selected as the first place to release wolbachia mosquitoes in Jakarta because it has the highest number of dengue fever cases in 2023 with incidence rate (IR, which is the number of cases dengue fever shared by the population). at the same time multiplied by 100,000 inhabitants) of 54.1 per 100,000 inhabitants.
Maryati said that after changing the eggs for the third time, the first test will be done by the Jakarta Public Health Laboratory Center (BBLKM).
“This is to determine the percentage of Aedes mosquitoes with Wolbachia that are already in nature,” he said.
According to the Ministry of Health, Wolbachia bacteria can paralyze the dengue virus in the body of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, thus opening a new possibility in controlling dengue fever.
The implementation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito with Wolbachia in one area is said to be successful if the mosquito population reaches 60 percent compared to other mosquito populations.
In addition to egg replacement, Maryati continued, the DKI Health Office is also preparing to expand the distribution of eggs in North Meruya Village, Kembangan District.
Meanwhile, data on dengue fever cases up to November 18 cumulatively reached 12,686 cases with an IR of 111.77/100,000 population.
The number of dengue fever cases in October was 264 cases, and the highest number of cases in 2024 occurred in April, with 3,165 cases.
The Health Service hopes that residents can work together to prevent dengue fever by eliminating 3M Plus mosquito nets (PSN), including during the rainy season. it is now.
3M Plus activities include draining reservoirs, closing reservoirs, recycling various materials that could be breeding grounds for the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Then, additional points must be taken, such as planting plants that can keep mosquitoes away, keeping fish that eat mosquito larvae, providing larvae to water reservoirs that are difficult to drain and repairing water channels and gutters that do not run smoothly.
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**What ethical considerations, if any, accompany the release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes into the environment, and how are these being addressed by the DKI Jakarta Health Service?**
## Interview: Jakarta’s Fight Against Dengue Fever with Wolbachia Mosquitoes
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today we delve into the innovative fight against dengue fever in Jakarta. We’re joined by two experts: Dr. [Name], a leading entomologist specializing in mosquito-borne diseases, and Ms. [Name], a public health official from the DKI Jakarta Health Service, instrumental in implementing the Wolbachia program.
**Section 1: Understanding the Challenge:**
* **Interviewer:** Ms. [Name], Jakarta has been grappling with a significant dengue fever outbreak. Can you tell us about the scale of the problem and the urgency for implementing new strategies?
* **Ms. [Name]:**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. [Name], how does dengue fever spread, and what are the conventional methods used to combat it? What challenges do these methods present?
* **Dr. [Name]:**
**Section 2: Raising theWolbachia Flag:**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. [Name], what exactly are Wolbachia bacteria, and how do they impact the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the primary vector for dengue?
* **Dr. [Name]:**
* **Interviewer:** Ms. [Name], why was Kembangan Utara sub-district chosen as the starting point for this program?
* **Ms. [Name]:**
**Section 3: Implementation and Monitoring:**
* **Interviewer:** Ms. [Name], can you explain the egg replacement process and its bi-weekly schedule? What are the key steps involved in ensuring the program’s success?
* **Ms. [Name]:**
* **Interviewer:** We understand that the first test will be conducted after the third egg replacement. What will this test measure, and what are your anticipated results?
* **Ms. [Name]:**
**Section 4: Public Engagement and Wider Impact:**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. [Name], what scientific evidence supports the use of Wolbachia in controlling dengue fever?
* **Dr. [Name]:**
* **Interviewer:** Ms. [Name], how are residents being informed and engaged in this program? How crucial is community participation?
* **Ms. [Name]:**
* **Interviewer:** We know that the program is expanding to North Meruya Village. What are the long-term goals for the Wolbachia program in Jakarta?
* **Ms. [Name]:**
**Section 5: Looking Ahead:**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. [Name], alongside Wolbachia, what other strategies are crucial in the fight against dengue fever?
* **Dr. [Name]:**
* **Interviewer:** Ms. [Name], what message would you like to leave our viewers about dengue fever prevention and the importance of this new approach?
* **Ms. [Name]:**
**Conclusion:**
Thank you both for joining us today and shedding light on this important public health initiative. We hope this discussion has informed our viewers about the innovative steps being taken to combat dengue fever in Jakarta.
We encourage everyone to stay informed and take proactive measures to protect themselves and their families from mosquito-borne illnesses.
