West Jakarta Health Sub-agency Gears Up Mosquito Nest Eradication

The West Jakarta Health Sub-agency intensifies Mosquito Nest Eradication (PSN) program at eight urban villages which have higher dengue fever cases.

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Sub-agency Head, Erizon Safari, said there are 56 urban villages in West Jakarta. Since January up to March 7, 2024, there were 378 dengue fever cases; 94 cases in January, 249 cases in February and 35 cases up to mid of March.

"Eight urban villages with higher dengue fever cases are Rawa Buaya, Palmerah, Kelapa Dua, Tegal Alur, Kembangan Selatan, Krukut, Wijaya Kusuma, and Duri Selatan," he said, Tuesday (3/12).

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He added that his side cooperated with urban villages and Jumantik cadres to hold PSN program as well as giving socialization, monitoring, and inviting residents to clean the environment.

His side also keeps supporting one house one Jumantik cadre program to support the existing Jumantik cadres in monitoring and eradicating mosquito nest.

"By routinely held PSN program, we sure dengue fever cases can be lowered," he stated.