Harianjogja.com, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Health has increased its vigilance in the last two weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an extraordinary event (KLB) in cases of acute hepatitis that affects children in Europe, America and Asia, and the cause has not been known since April 15, 2022.
This vigilance increased after three pediatric patients who were treated at the Dr. Ciptomangunkusumo Jakarta with suspected acute hepatitis whose cause has not yet been determined, died in a different time period from the last two weeks to April 31, 2022.
These three patients are referrals from hospitals in East Jakarta and West Jakarta. Symptoms found in these patients are nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, fever, jaundice, convulsions and loss of consciousness.
Currently, the Indonesian Ministry of Health is trying to investigate the causes of acute hepatitis through a complete virus panel examination.
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Health Office is conducting further epidemiological investigations.
“During the investigation period, we urge the public to be careful and remain calm. Take preventive measures such as washing hands, ensuring food is cooked and clean, not changing eating utensils, avoiding contact with sick people and continuing to implement health protocols,” said Ministry of Health Spokesperson, Siti Nadia Tarmizi, in a written statement received Monday (2/2). /5/2022).
Source: Bisnis Indonesia
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