Bengkulu Records 2,761 Dengue Fever Cases in 2024; 14 Fatalities Reported
Bengkulu, Indonesia – As of December 2024, the Bengkulu Provincial Health Office (Dinkes) has recorded a total of 2,761 cases of Dengue Fever (DF), a viral infection caused by the bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. According to the data collected through the Dengue Surveillance and Response System (SKDR) application, updated weekly, these cases include suspected, early symptom, and confirmed cases.
Ruslian SKM MSi, Head of the Prevention and Control of Diseases (P2P) Division at Dinkes Provinsi Bengkulu, explained that the data covers all reported cases from health facilities (faskes) spread across the province’s regencies and municipalities.
Regional Breakdown:
- Mukomuko Regency tops the list with 544 cases, followed by Bengkulu Utara with 398 cases, and Rejang Lebong with 395 cases.
- Kaur Regency has recorded 157 cases, Bengkulu Selatan 246, Seluma 316, Bengkulu City 254, Bengkulu Tengah 86, Kepahiang 193, and Lebong 173 cases.
- Fatalities due to Dengue Fever in Bengkulu stand at 14, comprising 6 males and 8 females across various regions.
Response and Prevention Efforts:
Ruslian emphasized the importance of these data in monitoring the fluctuations of DF cases across the region. The SKDR application is designed to provide early warnings for communicable diseases that could potentially evolve into outbreaks.
Dinkes Provinsi Bengkulu has noted a consistent increase in DF cases weekly. In response, they closely monitor the situation and analyze data to determine appropriate next steps. The office carries out fogging operations when necessary, and also engages in public education and mosquito breeding source elimination using the 3M Plus method when fogging isn’t yet feasible.
Ruslian advises the public to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings, eliminating stagnant water that can breed mosquitoes. He also encourages people to adopt a healthy lifestyle through the National Health Movement (Gerakan Masyarakat Sehat – Germas).
Sources: Harianbengkuluexpress.id
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