Hantavirus is a virus that can cause lung and kidney disorders. This disease is classified as a zoonosis because it is transmitted through rodents (rodents), such as mice and rats.
According to a report from the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes), from 2024 to the 17th week or the end of April 2026, there were 256 suspected or probable cases of hantavirus recorded in Indonesia.
This number increased by five cases compared to the data for the 16th week of 2026, which was 251 cases.
Of all these suspected hantavirus cases, 8.98% were found to be infected, while the majority, 89.84%, were negative.
Here are the details of the number of suspected hantavirus cases in Indonesia from 2024 to the 17th week of 2026, according to Kemenkes data:
- Total suspects: 256 cases
- Negative: 230 cases
- Positive: 23 cases
- Could not be tested: 3 cases
The former Director of Communicable Diseases of the World Health Organization (WHO) Southeast Asia, Tjandra Yoga Aditama, reminded Indonesia to be vigilant against hantavirus, as the mortality rate from this disease is relatively high.
"The mortality rate of hantavirus in our country is 13%, which is clearly a matter of concern, because so far the mortality rate of hantavirus in Asia is below 5%, and some even mention 1%," said Tjandra, as reported by Katadata.co.id (9/5/2026).