41 die of malaria in 11 months

41 die of malaria in 11 months

BANDUNG, West Java: Malaria has claimed 41 lives in the past 11 months in the West Java town of Sukabumi.

Fatimah Resmiati from the local health office said on Tuesday her office was trying to stop the spread of the disease, and called on anyone with symptoms of malaria to go to the nearest health post.

"Malaria symptoms include high fever, headache and vomiting for nine to 14 days. The disease can be fatal if treatment comes too late," Fatimah said.

Besides the deceased, at least 1,000 other people in the town have also suffered from malaria.

Other areas in West Java such as Ciamis, Tasikmalaya and Garut are also prone to the disease. -- JP