Health Office Calls ISPA Cases Normal Even Though Abu Eruption Of Mount Marapi Tebal In Agam, West Sumatra
The Health Office (Dinkes) did not find an increase in cases of acute respiratory infection (ARI) and inflammation of the eyes in Agam Regency which was affected after the eruption of Mount Marapi, Sunday, December 3. "The case of ISPA and inflammation of the eyes is still normal five days after the eruption of Mount Marapi in the area," said Head of Agam Health Office, Hendri Rusdian, in Lubuk Basung, Agam, West Sumatra (West Sumatra), Thursday, December 7, was confiscated by Antara. Hendri explained this data based on the number of people seeking treatment at the puskesmas around Mount Marapi in Agam. Meanwhile, in Sungai Pua District, Canduang, Banuhampu, Baso, Ampek Koto, Tilatang Kamang, Kamang Magek, Malak, Ampek Angkek and Palupuh. The area is thick enough volcanic ash after Mount Marapi eruption and this must be watched out for. "The case of ISPA and inflammation in the eyes remains, but not so much increases in number," he said.