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Sumatra: 2011 Dengue cases

Shiloh

Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.starberita.com/index.php...tenkota-rawan-dbd&catid=158:sosial&Itemid=391

Google translation:

22 District / Town Prone DBD
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 14:46
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Starberita - Medan, No less than 22 districts / cities in North Sumatra (North Sumatra) is an area prone to dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). Of that amount, Medan put the number one position for most cases of DHF. This is evidenced, the discovery of 164 dengue cases in January 2011.


Section Head of Control and Eradication of Diseases, Sukarni said based on data in the North Sumatra Health Office, during 2010, dengue cases in North Sumatra to reach 8562 patients with 85 people dead. In most cases the position, in Medan with 3123 cases and eight fatalities.

Then followed, Deli Serdang, with 1257 cases with 23 fatalities. Then Siantar 698 cases with 11 people dead, and Binjai with 600 cases and 7 died.

"Currently, we are focused on anticipating and handling of health, including in cases of DHF. We're mapping the eradication of mosquito breeding in a dengue-prone areas," he said.

According to him, an effort was made to involve relevant intansi, among them the Environment Agency and the Department of Housing and Settlements. In addition, the public is also encouraged in order to take advantage of free services and treatment at every health center. (FNR / Yez)
 
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