Malaria common at Tanjung Lesung<\/p>\n
Over the last few months my family and I have visited Tanjung
\nLesung on the Sunda Straits three times. The tranquility and
\nnatural beauty of this area, less than three hours drive from
\nJakarta, is truly remarkable. Unfortunately, on the last
\noccasion, both my wife and myself contracted malaria.<\/p>\n
The fact that both my wife and myself caught malaria is,
\nperhaps, an indication that the incidence of the disease at
\nTanjung Lesung is very high. Indeed, subsequently it has been
\nconfirmed to me that a number of local people, including staff
\nmembers at the Tanjung Lesung Cottage Hotel, have died from
\nmalaria. It has also come to my attention that guests at the
\nhotel have suffered from the disease and that in at least one
\ncase death resulted.<\/p>\n
Farsi parum is the variety of malaria endemic to Tanjung
\nLesung. It can be effectively treated in hospital with quinine
\nand antibiotics; but should not be under-estimated as it is a
\ndangerous and debilitating disease.<\/p>\n
Because of the high incidence of malaria at Tanjung Lesung one
\nwould think that it is incumbent upon the government, health
\ninsurance companies and Tanjung Lesung Cottage Hotel to inform
\nthe public of the risk. The hotel and the Tanjung Lesung Sailing
\nClub should act responsibly and, at the very least, advise all
\nguests to take prophylactics before and after their visit. They
\ncould spray insecticide over a wide area to reduce the mosquito
\npopulation and thereby lessen the risk of the disease to locals
\nand guests alike.<\/p>\n
FRANK RICHARDSON<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/malaria-common-at-tanjung-lesung-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }