Indonesia update: Dengue deaths up in big in 2024
Cases top 62,000 to date
In a follow-up on the dengue fever situation in Indonesia this year to date, the Ministry of Health reports that the number of dengue fatalities has risen to 475 through April 13 this year. This is a 179 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023 when 170 deaths were reported.
The following cities and districts have seen the most dengue deaths- Bandung District (25), Jepara District (21), Subang District (18), Kendal District (16), and Bekasi City (15).
In addition, the total case count has eclipsed the 60,000 case mark with 62,001, also a large increase compared to last year’s numbers at this time (22,551).
Tangerang District (2,540), Bandung City (1,741), West Bandung District (1,422), Lebak District (1,326), and Depok City (1,252) lead the country in dengue cases to date.
Health officials reiterate the importance of maintaining both personal and environmental cleanliness to prevent the disease- to include eliminating mosquito breeding areas.
Dengue is a disease caused by a virus spread through mosquito bites. The disease can take up to 2 weeks to develop with illness generally lasting less than a week.
Health effects from dengue include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, rash, muscle and joint pain, and minor bleeding.
Dengue can become severe within a few hours. Severe dengue is a medical emergency, usually requiring hospitalization.
In severe cases, health effects can include hemorrhage (uncontrolled bleeding), shock (seriously low blood pressure), organ failure, and death.