DHF cases in Tasikmalaya have increased. Photo: ist
Unconscious – Threat dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) in the city of Tasikmalaya has not shown a subside sign. Until the end of June 2025, the City Health Office recorded 444 cases DBD With two people died and five others were in critical condition.
Head of Tasikmalaya City Health Office, New Supanksaid the increase in cases was closely related to the high rainfall and the lack of concern for citizens to environmental cleanliness.
“During January to June, the case continues to grow. One of the main causes is because there are still many residents who have not been disciplined in eradicating mosquito nests,” Uus said as reported by Priangan, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
According to him, many places to multiply Aedes aegypti mosquitoes were found in the home environment of residents, ranging from bathtubs that were not routinely drained to used goods that accommodate rainwater.
The condition was exacerbated by the weak implementation of the Mosquito Nest Eradication Movement (PSN) at the household level.
Data of the Health Office notes that children are the most vulnerable groups of being attacked. Of the 444 cases, as many as 87 cases befall toddlers aged 0-5 years, and 137 cases occurred at the age of 6-12 years.
While adolescent to adults also did not escape, with 62 cases at the age of 13-18 years, 66 cases at the age of 19-30 years, and 68 cases at the age of 31-50 years. For ages over 50 years there are 24 cases.
The highest surge occurred in February with 98 cases, followed by January as many as 75 cases. Although it had declined in June to 53 cases, Uus reminded the public not to be careless.
“DBD This can attack anyone. In terms of type
