central Lombok – A total of 20 residents of Jambik Hamlet, Tanak Awu Village, Pujut District, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), are suspected of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD). Mujahidin (38), a resident of Jambik Hamlet, said that the dengue fever cases in his hamlet had targeted children. According to him, the dengue case has … Read more
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The engineered mosquito ‘Wolbachia’ has become a hot topic in recent times. The reason is, these mosquitoes are the newest solution to prevent the spread of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). In an official statement on the Sehat Negeriku page, it is explained that Wolbachia mosquitoes have been released in five cities … Read more
CNN Indonesia Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 19:16 IWST Illustration. The way the Wolbachia mosquito works is by suppressing the replication of the Dengue virus. (AP/Rick Bowmer) Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Mosquito Wolbachia considered effective in reducing the spread dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). This mosquito is said to be able to inhibit the growth of the … Read more
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Internal medicine specialist at the Central General Hospital (RSUP) Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah Bali, Dr. Anak Agung Ayu Yuli Gayatri advises people to consume more vitamin D when entering the rainy season. “What is necessary now is to consume vitamin D, seasonally Rain it’s prone to disease. “Currently, there are many studies … Read more
Yogyakarta – The effectiveness of the spread of the Wolbachia mosquito to control cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) has sparked controversy. Regarding this, the Bantul Regency Health Service (Dinkes) said there was a very significant decrease in dengue cases this year due to the spread of the Wolbachia mosquito. Head of the Disease Management … Read more
Denpasar – The spread of millions of Wolbachia mosquito eggs in Denpasar and Buleleng has been postponed. In fact, originally the mosquito eggs would be distributed in Denpasar on Monday (13/11/2023) and Buleleng on Sunday (12/11/2023). So what happens to the wolbachia mosquito eggs that were canceled to be distributed? Chief of Partnership, Strategic Program … Read more
Jakarta – Former Health Minister Siti Fadillah Supari recently questioned the Indonesian Ministry of Health’s steps to control dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD), namely spreading the Aedes aegypti mosquito with Wolbachia bacteria. He admitted that he objected when people were used as research subjects. It is feared that the effectiveness of applying wolbachia has not been … Read more
Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin appreciated the presence of the global biopharmaceutical company, Takeda, for organizing the Joint Steps to Prevent Dengue campaign to increase awareness and encourage active community participation in preventing dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). “The Ministry of Health also supports dengue vector control with Wolbachia mosquito technology which is currently being … Read more
Tangerang (ANTARA) – The Tangerang Regency Health Service (Dinkes), Banten recorded that 882 cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) had been found in the area from January to September 2023. Head of the Disease Prevention and Control Division at the Tangerang Regency Health Office, Sumihar Sihaloho in Tangerang, Thursday, said that the number of hundreds … Read more
CNN Indonesia Wednesday, 11 Oct 2023 00:20 IWST Illustration. The Serang City Health Office, Banten Province, recorded that two patients out of a total of 231 cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) during January-August 2023 died. (iStockphoto/Noppharat05081977) Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — City Health Department (Dinkes). attackProvince Bantenrecorded cases hemorrhagic fever dengue (DBD) reached 231 cases … Read more