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        "id": 1769026,
        "msgid": "palembang-leads-south-sumatra-measles-outbreak-with-809-cases-by-may-2026-1779897286",
        "date": "2026-05-27 22:08:00",
        "title": "Palembang Leads South Sumatra Measles Outbreak with 809 Cases by May 2026",
        "author": "indrastuti",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "South Sumatra's Palembang has reported the highest measles cases in the province, with 809 confirmed infections by May 2026, prompting health authorities to warn of rising risks due to low immunisation rates. Despite a monthly decline in cases, officials urge immediate vaccination to prevent further spread, especially among unvaccinated children. The outbreak has also affected other regions, including North Sumatra, Jember, and Cimahi, where immunisation coverage remains critically low.",
        "content": "<p>The South Sumatra Provincial Health Department reported a significant\nsurge in measles cases throughout 2026. As of 26 May 2026, 809 confirmed\nmeasles cases were recorded across various regions in South Sumatra.\nPalembang recorded the highest number of cases compared to other\ndistricts and cities. The data serves as a warning for the public to\nheighten vigilance, especially for children who have not received\ncomplete vaccinations. According to data released by the Disease\nPrevention and Control Unit (P2P) of South Sumatra\u2019s Health Department,\na total of 2,882 suspected measles cases were identified, with 809\nconfirmed positive via laboratory tests. Meanwhile, three areas in South\nSumatra remain free of positive cases: Pagar Alam, East OKU, and South\nOKU. Head of the P2P Unit, Ira Primadesa Ogatiyah, stated that although\nthe cumulative figures appear high, the monthly trend has started to\ndecline compared to the first quarter (January-March) of 2026. \u2018Measles\ncases have begun to decrease compared to the previous quarter. This is\nthe result of health officials\u2019 hard work and active public\nparticipation in immunisation,\u2019 Ira said in a statement on Tuesday (26\nMay). However, Ira stressed that vigilance must not be lowered. Given\nmeasles is highly contagious through droplets, there remains a risk of\nnew outbreaks if immunisation coverage declines. The South Sumatra\nHealth Department continues to urge parents to complete their children\u2019s\nimmunisations at nearby community health centres (Puskesmas) or\nposyandu. Low supplementary immunisation coverage in some areas is\nbelieved to be the primary cause of difficulties in breaking the\ntransmission chain. Early symptoms of measles to watch for include high\nfever, cough, runny nose, and a red rash starting on the face and behind\nthe ears. The public is advised to seek medical attention immediately if\nsymptoms appear to prevent serious complications. In Medan city,\ncomplete infant immunisation coverage as of April stood at just 7.6%,\nwith Simalungun Regency at 22.77% and Deli Serdang at 31.48%. The North\nSumatra Provincial Health Department reported a sharp rise in measles\ncases across various regions up to April 2026. Jember\u2019s Regional\nPeople\u2019s Representative Council (DPRD) has urged the Health Department\nto take the measles outbreak seriously after 25 samples tested positive.\nLedokombo Community Health Centre and Panti reported the highest number\nof cases. Measles cases have risen partly due to low immunisation\ncoverage, leaving children vulnerable to infection. Cimahi City Health\nDepartment recorded 237 suspected measles cases. MR vaccinations and\npublic health education are being strengthened to prevent transmission\namong children.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/palembang-leads-south-sumatra-measles-outbreak-with-809-cases-by-may-2026-1779897286",
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