JAKARTA: Dengue fever cases in Indonesia in the first quarter of 2024 has increased almost three times compared to the same period last year, said the health ministry on Sunday.
According to the ministry, the number of cases has reached 43,271 by the 12th week of 2024, among which 343 people died, reported Xinhua.Masdalina Pane, head of the Professional Development Division of the Association of Indonesian Epidemiologists, said that the current trend of increasing dengue cases had occurred since November 2023 in several areas.
“But it seems like we are not serious about controlling it, so the area is expanding and cases continue to increase,” he said. SPONSORED CONTENT Sabah revenue hits RM6.97 billion: Hajiji says GRS State Government may see full term Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Government continued its momentum in managing the economy in line with the commitment and spirit of the Sabah Maju Jaya when it posted record high state revenue of RM6.973 billion last year. Read more “The main indicator for controlling an outbreak is that cases do not increase and do not spread.
Health minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin on Thursday said that the country had facilitated requests for larvicides and insecticides for dengue prevention needs.He also reminded the public to complete dengue prevention with methods of eradicating mosquito nests, at least by draining standing water.* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel for the latest news you don't want to miss.
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