Dengue Fever Prevention in Kalibata Being Intensified

Efforts to prevent Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) continue to be intensified in Kalibata Urban Village, Pancoran Sub-district, South Jakarta. Today, 3M Plus Mosquito Nest Eradication (PSN) is held in the RW 09 area.

We're currently continuing to intensify PSN

Kalibata Urban Village People's Welfare Section Head, Nurhayati expressed that in today's PSN, mosquito larvae inspections were intensified in 153 buildings in 12 neighborhoods.

"We're currently continuing to intensify PSN, as dengue fever cases in South Jakarta since January-April have been quite high," he expressed, Tuesday (4/23).

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Of 153 buildings inspected, the mosquito larvae was still detected in 13 buildings. They were found in used bottles, plastic waste, plant pots, or leftover puddles.

"Residents must be more active by becoming independent Jumantik (wiggler hunter). All elements need synergy to eradicate this mosquito nest. We all have to be alert and of course disciplined in cleanliness," he explained.

One of the residents from RW 09, Trisna (53) admitted he routinely cleaned items that had the potential to contain standing water.

"Hopefully, all residents will be moved to keep the environment clean and prevent flooding," he stated.