Early 2026 DBD Cases in Jakarta Increase 

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JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Health Office has recorded an increase in cases of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DBD) at the beginning of 2026. The increase is seen from the weekly trend of case reports, as the rainy season enters the capital region.

Head of the DKI Jakarta Health Office, Ani Ruspitawati, said that compared to the previous week, the number of DBD cases showed an upward trend from the end of 2025 to the beginning of 2026. However, the spike is not as high as the same period last year.

"If you look at the weekly trend, there has been an increase in cases when compared between week 53 of 2025 with 69 cases to week 1 of 2026 with 83 cases," Ani told reporters, Tuesday, January 20.

Ani said that the cumulative number of DBD cases in Jakarta this year is still relatively under control. However, the increase at the beginning of the year is a signal of vigilance, especially in the midst of high rainfall.

"The case data for 2026 to January 19 was 143 cases," he said.

According to Ani, the rainy season is one of the main factors that trigger an increase in the risk of DBD transmission. The poorly managed environmental conditions increase the chances of the transmission mosquito developing.

"Unmanaged garbage and certain ornamental plants that can hold water, coupled with high rainfall, can result in many water storage areas being formed, which can be a breeding ground for the aedes aegypti mosquito so as to increase the mosquito population," he said.

To suppress the spread of DBD, the DKI Health Office together with the health centers continues to strengthen community-based prevention measures. These efforts are focused on eradicating mosquito breeding grounds and routinely monitoring the environment.

"Carrying out socialization about the importance of doing PSN 3M (Eradication of Mosquito Nests by Draining, Closing and Recycling places that can hold water) both through social media and directly to the community," explained Ani.

In addition, coordination with regional officials was also increased to ensure that the implementation of prevention was consistent at the level of villages and sub-districts, including monitoring the implementation of PSN to the community with jentik monitors (jumantik).

"Then, increase the intensity of monitoring the larvae to 2 times a week which is carried out by Jumantik," said Ani.