Merdeka.com – Head of the Disease Control and Eradication Division of the Tasikmalaya City Health Office, Asep Hendra, said hundreds of residents had been attacked by dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) since early 2021. Even so, the number was considered to be still down compared to the previous year.
Asep said that currently there are still additional cases of dengue fever in Tasikmalaya City. Currently, it is known that there are at least 11 residents who are undergoing treatment.
“During November, there were around 20 people. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 625 cases of DHF. At least 12 people have died. However, compared to last year, the number of dengue cases has decreased slightly,” said Asep, Wednesday (11/10). ).
Although currently in general it has decreased compared to the previous year, according to Asep, the potential for an increase can still occur. This condition is due to the entry of Tasikmalaya City into the rainy season.
In the current rainy season, according to him, it is necessary to intensify the mosquito nest eradication program.
“The thing is, from the case that died, when we investigated it in his house there were indeed mosquitoes behind the refrigerator, dispenser, and places that were not noticed,” he said.
Asep asked the public to continue to increase awareness of cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever. “Because it is predicted that there will be a significant increase,” he concluded. [cob]
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