Affected by dengue fever while on duty in East Sumba, a doctor from Jakarta dies

KUPANG, KOMPAS.com – A doctor who works in a private hospital in Waingapu City, Kabupaten East SumbaEast Nusa Tenggara (NTT), died from being attacked by Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), Tuesday (1/3/2022).

The doctor, Agnes Kristie Supangkat, died at the Umbu Rara Meha Regional General Hospital (RSUD URM) Waingapu, Tuesday afternoon.

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The body of the doctor from Jakarta is planned to be buried at the doctor’s office at the Lindimara Hospital.

This information was confirmed by the Regional Secretary (Sekda) of East Sumba Regency, Domu Warandoy.

“Yes, it is true that the information (died from dengue),” said Domu.

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With the death of the doctor, the number of East Sumba residents who died from dengue, starting from January-March 2022, was two people.

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Domu could not explain in detail, because he is still undergoing self-isolation due to Covid-19.

“I do not follow in detail, because I am isoman right now,” said Domu.

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