Warning! Ministry of Health 2 SE Cases to Expect DHF-Leptospirosis, Cases on the Rise in RI

Jakarta –

The Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) issued two Circulars (SE) from the Acting Director General of Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) regarding the expected increase in dengue cases and regarding the Special Event of Leptospirosis (KLB) Awareness of facing the current rain. season

The Head of the Communications and Public Services Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Aji Muhawarman, said that the situation of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) cases in 2024 up to the 30th week is 202,012 cases, with an Incidence Rate (IR) of 72.19 per case. The population is 100,000, and 1,202 deaths with a Case Death Rate of 0.60 percent.

“Dengue/DHF cases were reported from 481 districts and cities in 36 districts. Dengue deaths occurred in 255 districts and cities in 32 districts,” Aji said when contacted by detikcom, Sunday (10/ 11/2024).

Not only that, Aji also said that the cases of leptospirosis tend to increase every year. At the beginning of the year, Aji said, several regions had reported an increase in leptospirosis cases, such as in West Java 8 cases with 2 deaths, Central Java had 19 cases in January 2024.

Regarding the increase in dengue fever cases, Aji said that his party appealed to the regional governments (Pemda) and the public to take measures to anticipate the spread of dengue fever.

The measures to eliminate mosquito nests (PSN) with 3M Plus are to drain water reservoirs such as bathtubs, close water reservoirs such as drums and jars, next – distribution of used goods, and Plus such as repairing water channels and others.

Meanwhile, for Leptospirosis, local governments are expected to prepare for Leptospirosis outbreaks by developing the Early Warning System (SKD) by conducting human surveillance and early detection of cases. in areas with risk factors.

For example, such as floodplains, agricultural areas and rice fields, livestock, and those with high rat populations.

He also assessed the importance of taking preventive measures, such as implementing Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS), storing food and drinks properly so that they are safe from access by rats, ‘ wearing shoes (shoes) when doing activities in water, soil. , mud.

“Cleaning and exterminating rats around the house and public places such as flea markets, recreational areas while still implementing health protocols, namely wearing masks, a ‘washing hands after activity, and keeping distance when cleaning the environment,” he said.

In addition, it is also important to manage household waste properly by providing and tightly closing waste cans. A

Ji also assessed the importance of increasing the capacity of health workers and the preparation of health service facilities, as well as strengthening networks with public health laboratories (Labkesmas) in the diagnostic analysis of leptospirosis samples in the areas their own

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