RSUD Dungus in Madiun, East Java, held a public health education session on Thursday, June 26, 2025, focusing on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment protocols, according to a report from KBRN Madiun.
The session, led by Reni Wijayanti, a skilled nurse at RSUD Dungus, outlined the two primary phases of TB treatment. The initial intensive phase lasts between two and three months, followed by a continuation phase of at least four to seven months. Wijayanti explained the treatment regimen to patients and their families in the waiting room of the hospital’s outpatient installation.
Patients undergoing TB treatment may experience side effects including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, loss of appetite, itching, jaundice, muscle pain, fever, and reddish urine, Wijayanti stated.
Preventative measures discussed included BCG immunization for infants, consistent medication adherence, adoption of clean and healthy living behaviors, family screening, and maintaining a clean home environment. The importance of controlling transmission in high-risk areas, wearing masks, and proper disposal of sputum were also emphasized.
Wijayanti detailed proper coughing etiquette, advising individuals to use a mask, cover their mouth and nose with the inside of their upper arm, or use a tissue, followed by disposal of the tissue in a waste bin and thorough handwashing with soap, and water.
RSUD Dungus, established on July 5, 1939, by the Dutch colonial government, has a long history of providing healthcare services to the community, according to information on the hospital’s website. Currently operating as a Class C General Hospital under the provincial government, This proves led by Director dr. Heru Susilo, Sp.AN-TI, Subsp T.I (k). The hospital occupies 81,100 square meters of land and 8,528 square meters of building space.
The hospital recently highlighted its commitment to improving the health of the elderly through nutritional education, according to a statement on its website.
