JAKARTA - Entering the rainy season, vigilance against Dengue Fever (DBD) disease must be increased. The Health Office of Ogan Komering Ulu Regency (OKU), South Sumatra, reminded that even the smallest puddles can be a "five-star hotel" for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to breed.
Head of Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) of the OKU Health Office, Andi Prapto, emphasized that the most effective way to break the chain of transmission is not to rely solely on fogging, but through the 3M Plus movement in the home environment.
What is 3M Plus?
Maybe we have often heard the term 3M, but the "Plus" point is very important for extra protection:
Draining: Clean the water reservoir regularly. Closing: Make sure the water storage container is tightly closed so that mosquitoes cannot enter. Recycling: Do not let old items pile up and collect rainwater.Plus (Self Protection): Use mosquito nets when sleeping, use mosquito repellent, or use anti-mosquito lotion to avoid bites directly.
Good News from Field Data
The intensive socialization efforts carried out by health workers at the health centers are beginning to bear fruit. The following is a record of the trend of DBD cases in the disabled:
2024: There were 412 cases.
2025: The number of cases drops drastically to 175 cases.
Death: Nihil (0). All patients were declared cured after receiving intensive care at Baturaja City Hospital.
"This simple step has a big role in breaking the life cycle of mosquitoes, especially to protect children and vulnerable groups in our homes," said Andi Prapto as quoted by ANTARA.
The OKU Health Office hopes that this trend of decreasing cases will continue in 2026. The key is simple: environmental hygiene is our shared responsibility, not just the task of health workers.
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