The Jakarta Provincial Health Office (Dinkes) reported 627 cases of dengue fever (DBD) in the capital city from January 1 to February 19, 2024.
"Data shows a sharp increase starting from the fifth week, which is at the beginning of February," said the Head of Dinkes DKI Jakarta, Ani Ruspitawati, in her official statement on Thursday (February 29, 2024).
During that period, the most DBD cases were recorded in West Jakarta, with 208 cases.
Then, East Jakarta had 161 cases, South Jakarta 145 cases, North Jakarta 74 cases, Central Jakarta 34 cases, and Thousand Islands 5 cases.
Although there has been an increase, Ani assessed that the spread of DBD in the capital city is still quite controlled with a ratio index of 5.57 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
"We continue to monitor the development of DBD cases in each region of Jakarta. So far, no deaths have been recorded from these cases," said Ani.
To prevent the spread of this disease, Dinkes DKI is promoting the "One House, One Jumantik" (G1R1J) movement and urging the public to conduct Mosquito Breeding Site Elimination (PSN) to prevent the breeding and bites of *Aedes aegypti* mosquitoes.
Other preventive measures include planting mosquito-repelling plants such as lavender, lemongrass, lime, and others.
"Then, ensure adequate ventilation and lighting indoors, avoid hanging clothes, and use mosquito repellent lotion to prevent mosquito bites," said Ani.