January-March 26 DHF Cases In Lampung, Office Calls The Number Down

Mosquito Aides Agepti causes dengue fever (ANTARA)

LAMPUNG - The Health Office (Dinkes) of South Lampung Regency said there were 26 cases of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in the area in January-March and this figure was considered relatively lower compared to last year's period.

"During January to early March, there were 26 cases of dengue details, in January there were 8 cases, February there were 15 cases and until March 13, there were 3 cases," said Head of Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases at the South Lampung District Health Office Basuki Didik Setiawan, quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, March 19.

Furthermore, he said, for the case of dengue fever this year in the same period, it decreased compared to last year.

"In January 2022 there were 32 cases and in February 2022 there were 15 cases, so if we look at this number there is a decrease," he said.

The South Lampung District Health Office has handled people with dengue fever.

"All cases have been followed up, such as handling patients, conducting epidemiological investigations (PE) and doing fogging focus if according to the criteria of PE results to break the chain of transmission," said Didik.

Basuki invites the entire community to play an active role in fighting dengue fever, because the role of society is very important to avoid dengue disease.

"The local government cannot only handle this disease, but the role of the community is also very much needed," he said.

Didik hopes that the people of South Lampung will continue to carry out Clean and Healthy Lifestyle (PBHS).

He also hopes that he will always carry out the Eradication of Mosquito Nests (PSN) with 3M Plus to eliminate mosquito breeding sites that cause dengue fever.

If someone experiences fever, fever for no apparent reason should immediately go to the nearest health care facility.