From 1,122 To 192, DHF Cases In Pandeglang Slope But Threats Still Exist

PANDEGLANG - Cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in Pandeglang Regency, Banten, were recorded at 192 throughout 2025. Although the number is still quite high, the Pandeglang Health Service (Dinkes) ensures that there are no casualties.

"The number of cases is 192. For August 2025, the data has not been fully entered because the latest report was to the Health Office on August 10, 2025. The maximum August case was reported on September 10, 2025," said Head of Disease Prevention and Control (P2) of the Pandeglang Health Office, Dian Handayani, to the media crew, Saturday, September 6.

Data compiled, this figure decreased drastically compared to 2024 which reached 1,122 cases with four victims dying. However, the Health Office continues to remind the public to increase vigilance, especially ahead of the rainy season like today which has great potential to increase dengue transmission.

Dian emphasized the importance of prevention through the 3M Plus movement, which is draining, closing, and recycling containers that have the potential to become mosquito nests. In addition, the Health Office also held on the job training (OJT) for 12 regional I surveillance officers to increase preparedness for dengue and other infectious diseases.

"In addition to 3M, there is also the movement of one house one jumantik, socialization of symptoms of dengue fever, and an appeal for the public to immediately take patients to health facilities if they experience symptoms of dengue fever," added Dian.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Public Health Division of the Pandeglang Health Office, Encep Hermawan, said that the weather factor was the trigger for the development of the aedes aegypti mosquito.

"The changing weather with rain is interspersed with heat, causing a lot of ideal standing water for mosquito breeding sites," he said.

According to him, endemic areas are more prone to dengue cases. However, it should be remembered that the spread can also occur in other areas due to the high mobility of the community.

"Usually roadside areas are more risky because of high mobility. However, villages can still be affected," said Encep.

Encep appealed to the public to actively maintain environmental cleanliness through the eradication of mosquito nests (PSN). Avoid creating puddles, and if experiencing or seeing symptoms of dengue fever, immediately check with health facilities.