The residents whose houses in Kampung Pulo, Kampung Melayu Urban Village, Jatinegara Sub-District, East Jakarta, flooded began to suffer various diseases. Moreover, cold weather at night also gives impacts to their health.

45 people suffer high fever with symptoms flu, cough, high body temperature, and fever

“45 people suffer high fever with symptoms flu, cough, high body temperature, and fever. We have given them medicines. If their illness getting severe, we’ll refer them to the nearest hospital,” stated Rahma, a doctor standby in Kampung Pulo healthcare post, Thursday (11/20).

Meanwhile, Head of East Jakarta Health Sub-Department, Yudhita Endah Primaningtyas, disclosed that when the residents were evacuated, many of them did not wear warm clothes. As a result, they become susceptible to diseases like fever. For the handling, five healthcare posts have been set up and 25 medical officers consist of doctors and nurses are deployed.

“We hope our services could help those who are sick, especially elderly and toddlers,” she said.