Sorong Health Office Finds 47 Malaria Cases in January-March

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Health Office in South Sorong, Southwest Papua, recorded 47 malaria cases from January to March 2024 based on detection results and data collection.

The acting head of the South Sorong Health Department, Marthina Atanay, said that all the malaria cases had been mitigated by the local community health centers (puskesmas).

"Puskesmas officers have conducted examinations on the patients after receiving information about malaria cases. The first step is of course treatment," said Marthina in South Sorong, Saturday, March 16, 2024.

To follow up on the information, the Puskesmas team was then deployed to closely monitor the area of residence and the condition of patients suffering from malaria.

"We also conduct regular monitoring in each area to find out the spread. If we find one, we immediately contain the case to prevent it from spreading," said Marthina. South Sorong Regency has received an award from the Ministry of Health for its success in eradicating malaria.

To anticipate the spread of malaria, the steps they are taking, among others, is to increase the intensity of dissemination on the impact and dangers of malaria, said Martina. "The dissemination is not only exclusive for malaria disease but also other infectious diseases so that the public will understand the impact and dangers of the diseases." 

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