Health Office: ISPA Cases In Jakarta Rise But Are Controlled

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JAKARTA The DKI Jakarta Health Office (Dinkes) acknowledged the increasing trend of cases of Acute Respiratory Channel Infection (ISPA) and Pneumonia in the capital city in recent times. However, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Health Office, Ani Ruspitawati, emphasized that this phenomenon is still in accordance with seasonal patterns and is under control.

According to Ani, the increase in cases usually occurs during the period of transition of the season or the weather that tends to damp as it is today.

"So when it's climate, the weather tends to be like now, the cases usually go up a bit, but so far it's not very significant. So it's still under control and we always carry out monitoring," said Ani, who was met in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, Thursday (16/10).

Pneumonia Report This Year Higher

The DKI Health Office noted that pneumonia cases in health facilities, both health centers and hospitals, have shown an increasing trend since early August 2025. Until mid-October, the number of cases was still increasing and had not yet reached its peak.

Although the pattern of increase is in line with previous years, this year's pneumonia report is recorded to be higher than in 2024. Similar patterns are also seen in the ISPA case.

The increase in cases of ARI and pneumonia is not only influenced by air quality, but also by the wet dry season conditions that occurred this year. These weather changes are considered to have an impact on the endurance of the community and trigger an increase in the number of biological agents that cause respiratory tract infection in the environment.

Health Facilities Ready 24 Hours

Ani Ruspitawati ensures that all health care facilities (faskes) in DKI Jakarta are ready to serve the treatment of people experiencing ISPA symptoms, including early detection of other diseases.

"The health facilities in all of DKI, 292 auxiliary health centers, 44 health centers, we are ready. The sub-district health center has been 24 hours so when residents do feel symptoms, please seek treatment at the puskesmas, to health facilities," he explained.

To prevent transmission, the public is advised to continue to apply Clean and Healthy Lifestyle (PHBS) such as washing hands, wearing masks in crowded places, and maintaining cough ethics. The Health Office also recommends that residents immediately check themselves into health facilities if they experience symptoms, limit their activities when sick, avoid exposure to cigarette smoke, and maintain endurance by consuming nutritious food and adequate rest.