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        "id": 1711337,
        "msgid": "all-about-malaria-causes-symptoms-and-prevention-methods-1777557291",
        "date": "2026-04-30 19:40:48",
        "title": "All About Malaria: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Methods",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Malaria remains a significant infectious disease in Indonesia, particularly in eastern regions, caused by the Plasmodium parasite transmitted via Anopheles mosquito bites, with initial symptoms including high fever, chills, headaches, muscle pain, and sweating. High-risk groups include those living or travelling to endemic areas, near stagnant water, or engaging in outdoor activities at night. The Ministry of Health emphasises community involvement in prevention through environmental cleanliness, using mosquito nets and repellents, and government efforts aim for a malaria-free Indonesia by 2030, underscoring the importance of public awareness to break transmission chains.",
        "content": "<p>Malaria remains one of the infectious diseases that needs to be\nvigilant about in Indonesia, especially in eastern regions. This disease\nis not only dangerous but can also be prevented if the public\nunderstands its causes and transmission methods.<\/p>\n<p>The Director of Infectious Diseases at the Indonesian Ministry of\nHealth, dr. Prima Yosephine, explained that malaria is an infectious\ndisease caused by a parasite called Plasmodium that attacks human red\nblood cells.<\/p>\n<p>This parasite is transmitted from one person to another through the\nbite of a female Anopheles mosquito. When someone is infected, the\ninitial symptoms that appear are usually high fever, chills, headaches,\nup to muscle pain and sweating.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMalaria is transmitted through mosquitoes, so environmental factors\nare very influential,\u201d said Prima during a media gathering commemorating\nWorld Malaria Day 2026 online, Thursday (30\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Who is Most at Risk?<\/p>\n<p>The group at high risk of contracting malaria are those who live or\ntravel to endemic areas, such as regions with high malaria cases. In\naddition, the risk also increases for people living near puddles or\nenvironments that become mosquito breeding grounds.<\/p>\n<p>Homes with open ventilation without protection, as well as outdoor\nactivities at night, also become factors that increase the likelihood of\ninfection.<\/p>\n<p>Where Do Malaria Mosquitoes Come From?<\/p>\n<p>dr. Prima explained that Anopheles mosquitoes usually breed in still\nor stagnant water, such as in rice fields, ditches, abandoned ponds, to\npuddles in the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese places become ideal locations for mosquito larvae to grow\nbefore becoming adult mosquitoes that can transmit malaria,\u201d she\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>How to Prevent Malaria<\/p>\n<p>dr. Prima emphasised that preventing malaria does not only rely on\nhealth workers but also the active role of the community. Simple steps\nthat can be taken include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Cleaning the environment from puddles<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Ensuring water channels flow smoothly<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Using mosquito nets when sleeping<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Using anti-mosquito lotion or repellent<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Installing mesh on house ventilation<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, the public can also spread larva-eating fish or plant\nmosquito-repelling plants like lemongrass and lavender. Although they\nseem simple, these steps are very important to break the chain of\nmalaria transmission.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, malaria is not a disease to be taken lightly because it\nstill risks causing death, especially if treatment is delayed or has\nentered the complication stage.<\/p>\n<p>The government is targeting Indonesia to be malaria-free by 2030, but\nthe success of this target greatly depends on public awareness in\nmaintaining the environment and protecting themselves from mosquito\nbites.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/all-about-malaria-causes-symptoms-and-prevention-methods-1777557291",
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