Cases of DHF in central Jakarta are still under control, particularly in Duri Pulo, Cikini and Galur.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – The central Jakarta city government (Pemkot Jakpus) has called on local residents to eradicate mosquito nests (PSN) to prevent the spread of dengue fever (DHF). “The public is advised not to foggingbecause it causes resistance that will make mosquitoes immune, “Central Jakarta Mayor Dhany Sukma in Jakarta said Wednesday (10/12/2022).
Dhany said the PSN went on for at least 30 minutes. This must be done regularly as it is considered the most effective in eradicating mosquitoes
He said the case DHF in central Jakarta still under control, especially in three sub-districts, namely Duri Pulo, Cikini and Galur. “What is certain is that DHF cases in central Jakarta, thank God, are still the lowest in Jakarta,” said Dhany.
Data from the DKI Jakarta Health Office stated that in the period January-October until the 10th in Central Jakarta there were 652 cases, North Jakarta 1,223 cases, West Jakarta 1,732 cases, South Jakarta 1,465 cases and East Jakarta 1,846 cases and Thousand Islands Regency 31 cases. In addition, his party also continues to increase surveillance activities by monitoring Jjuru (jumantik) larvae in each RT, kelurahan and sub-district or independently in each home.
“PSN is done by jumantik cadres, whether jumantik in RT / RW or independently in each house,” he said. Dhany said that while it is still the lowest, it is still necessary to increase vigilance with PSN because it is most effective, when done regularly.
Not only that, his party also needs to conduct advice, increase information or information about Jumantik from the puskesmas and sub-district office, RT / RW and there is a monitoring team for residents every implementation of the PSN “3M Plus”. “So what did PSN 3 Plus do,” Dhany said.
3M Plus includes, in the first place, the drainage or cleaning of places that are often used as water tanks such as bathtubs, water buckets, potable water tanks, refrigerator water tanks and others. Secondly, tightly close the water tanks such as kegs, jugs, water towers and so on.
Third, reuse or recycle used goods that could become breeding grounds for dengue transmitting mosquitoes. Meanwhile, “plus” activities are all forms of preventative activities such as spraying larvicide powder (breaking down) into hard-to-clean water tanks, using mosquito repellent or mosquito repellent, using mosquito nets while they sleep, and keeping fish that prey on mosquito larvae.
