West Java Health Service Reports 193 Deaths from Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DBD) in 2024

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG —- West Java Regional Health Service released death due to dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in West Java has reached 193 people. Complete issues DBD between January and May it reached 23,255 cases.

Head of Disease Prevention and Control at the West Java Health Office, Rochady Hendra, said there were 23,255 cases of dengue fever in West Java as of May 5. Total death reached 193 people. “There are 23,255 cases with 193 deaths,” said Rochady, Wednesday (8/5/2024).

Rochady said, those who die of the world and most people affected by dengue fever productive time range from 14 to 44 years. Most deaths were in Bandung Regency with 29 cases and Bekasi City with 19 cases.

Meanwhile, the majority of cases were in Bandung City with 3,468 cases, Bogor City with 1,942 cases. In addition to West Bandung Regency with 1,331 cases. According to Rochady, cases of dengue fever in West Java will increase in 2024 compared to 2023. In addition, the cycle of dengue fever has changed from every three years to once every two years. “The situation warning increase in cases,” he said.

According to Rochady, his party has taken several measures to anticipate a spike in cases by issuing warning circulars to all regions and cities. He invited public to anticipate the spread of dengue fever together. “The community is also being asked to work together to control the increase in dengue fever cases in West Java,” he said.