June Enters Kemarau, Bengkulu Provincial Government Beware Of Cases Of ARI Diseases Rising

Illustration of children receiving treatment (ANTARA)

BENGKULU - The Bengkulu Health Service invites the public to be aware of the potential for health problems as a result of the dry season where the ISPA case is currently rising. "Indeed, there have been no reports that have been affected by the dry, but we still invite the public to continue to be vigilant," said Head of the Bengkulu Province Health Office (Dinkes) Herwan Antoni, quoted by ANTARA, Monday, May 29. According to Herwan, there are some health problems caused by drought, such as the Upper Respiratory Channel Infection (ISPA), skin problems due to the sun's heat, as well as the addition of decreased air moisture, then including health problems related to digestion. "Because the dryness, dust can certainly cause ISPA, it needs to be prevented, as well as the hot sun. People should avoid activities outside the home for too long, or continue to be active using personal protective equipment such as masks or using clothes that better protect the body from the sun," he said. The whole Bengkulu region is also asked to continue to apply a healthy lifestyle, adequate body nutrition, and keep themselves exercising to keep the body condition prime. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Bengkulu Province said that currently some areas of Bengkulu have started to enter the dry season. It is estimated that the entire Bengkulu region will enter the dry season at the end of June or early June 2023.

The transition from rainy to dry season to transitional situations, such situations can cause health problems, such as ARI, flu, fever, digestive disorders and several other health problems. "We advise the public not to wait for the pain and then check the condition, don't get sick, let's even check the health at the nearest health center, consult to maintain their health," said Herwan Antoni.