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South Tangerang Reports 500 Dengue Fever Cases in 2025, Mayor Urges Increased Larva Monitoring
South Tangerang City has recorded 500 cases of Dengue hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) throughout 2025, prompting a renewed push for proactive larva monitoring by local authorities and residents. Teh city administration is emphasizing preventative measures, particularly the identification and elimination of mosquito breeding sites, as a more effective long-term strategy than relying solely on fogging.
The surge in cases underscores the ongoing threat of DHF in the region, impacting public health and straining local resources. While the number of cases is currently showing a declining trend, officials aim to further suppress transmission to safeguard community well-being. The focus on larva monitoring represents a shift towards a more lasting and preventative approach to combatting the disease.
According to South Tangerang Mayor Benjamin, citizen involvement in inspecting homes for Aedes Aegypti mosquito larvae is crucial. He has directed all sub-districts to conduct “silent surveillance,” discreetly examining potential breeding grounds.
“All sub-districts have done a silent surveillance, secretly examined. Usually mosquito larvae are in clean water, under the refrigerator, under the dispenser, in animal food, even in the bathtub,” Benjamin explained.
He cautioned against over-reliance on fogging, noting that it only eliminates adult mosquitoes and does not address the root of the problem – the larvae. “Routine larvae monitoring in each house is expected to break the chain of the spread of mosquitoes since the initial stages,” he stated.
The city is continuing to monitor the situation closely, with the goal of further reducing DHF incidence and protecting the health of its residents.
