INFOKU, BLORA – There has been an increase in cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in Blora Regency this year.
Until December 15, there were 574 cases recorded with 15 deaths.
That number has more than doubled from the previous year, namely 204 cases with a death rate of only 4 people.
Head of the Disease Prevention and Control Division (Kabid P3) of the Blora District Health Office, Joko Budi Heri Santoso, said that the increase in dengue cases was made possible due to the unpredictable season shift.
“This year's DHF cycle is five years. Actually, our calculation of the cycle occurred last year, but it turned out to be wrong, even this year. Why is this happening, because that season is unpredictable, “he said.
He gave an example, in January this year alone, the number of cases was relatively high.
Reached 106 cases with two people died. Though usually not quite high.
“As usual, in January the numbers are not high. The highest is around November and December or during the transition to the rainy season," he explained.
He admitted that he had prepared a number of anticipations to suppress dengue cases in Sate City next year. Among other things, increasing education to the public and increasing publication media. This is to change people's lifestyles, to avoid dengue.
“Yes, we have to change the pattern of people's lives. If you agree that you want to be safe from DB, how can you do it at home without mosquito larvae. At the time of entering the risky seasons, maybe increase the media publications. Don't let people get carried away during the rainy season where water reservoirs are not controlled, so they become breeding grounds for mosquitoes," he explained.
Heri explained, in the case of DHF the most important thing is preventive action.
By carrying out periodic larvae inspections (PJB) once a week in places that have the potential to cause this disease.
However, if there are several positive cases and they occur in an area, fogging will be carried out.
" Because fogging that is not implemented properly can actually have an impact on humans. Including mosquito resistance as well. Mosquitoes are immune," he added. (Setyorini/ IST )
