West Jakarta Promotes Healthy Habits to Curb Superflu Spread
Reported by Tiyo Surya Sakti | Translated by Maria Inggita
West Jakarta Health Sub-agency has urged the public to practice clean and healthy living habits (PHBS) to prevent the spread of Influenza A (H3N2) subclade K, also known as superflu, amid growing public concern.
"The public also needs to be aware of signs that superflu may be developing into pneumonia or severe pneumonia,"
Head of West Jakarta Health Sub-agency, Sahruna, said that the symptoms of superflu are generally similar to seasonal flu, such as fever, cough, sore throat, headache, runny nose, and muscle pain.
As 'Superflu' Spreads Abroad, Jakarta Vice Governor Issues Public Warning"According to the latest situation assessment and epidemiological data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Influenza A (H3N2) subclade K virus does not show an increased level of severity," he shared on Monday (1/5).
Sahruna explained that through surveillance programs and ILI‑SARI monitoring, his team continues to track fluctuations in acute respiratory infection (ARI), pneumonia, and Influenza‑Like Illness (ILI) cases in West Jakarta.
"Based on this monitoring, the trend in cases has not shown an increase," he stated.
He urged the public to continue taking preventive measures by strengthening promotive and preventive efforts.
"Those efforts including regularly washing hands with soap, wearing a mask when sick, and practicing proper cough etiquette," he mentioned.
Sahruna also reminded residents to maintain balanced nutrition, drink at least two liters of water a day, get enough rest, and exercise regularly.
He advised that residents experiencing persistent superflu symptoms should seek medical care immediately.
"The public also needs to be aware of signs that superflu may be developing into pneumonia or severe pneumonia, such as rapid breathing, chest wall retraction, and oxygen saturation dropping below 92 percent," he emphasized.
Sahruna assured that West Jakarta Health Sub-agency continues to promote health education, including strengthening immunity through PHBS practices, free health check programs, and community outreach to help boost residents' health.
"We also record illnesses daily through an online surveillance system to monitor potential increases in ARI cases. So far, we have not found any confirmed superflu cases in West Jakarta," he concluded.
