Aceh Requires Fogging Supplies to Tackle Post-Flood Mosquito Crisis
Aceh Tamiang, Aceh — The Aceh Tamiang District Health Department requires assistance in the form of fogging equipment and chemicals to address the surging mosquito population following the flash floods that struck Aceh in late November 2025.
"The fogging chemicals will run out within two weeks. We have already sent a letter to the Ministry of Health," said Mustakim, Head of the Aceh Tamiang District Health Department, when met at his office on Friday.
He expressed hope that the letter would receive a prompt positive response, enabling the 15 community health centres located across Aceh Tamiang to carry out fogging operations immediately.
In addition to the chemicals, Mustakim said the department also requires fogging machines, as all of its equipment was damaged by the floods. In December, following the flash floods, the Ministry of Health provided two fogging units as aid.
However, two machines are insufficient to address the growing mosquito population across Aceh Tamiang's 216 villages.
To overcome these limitations, Mustakim said his department has been collaborating with neighbouring district health offices to conduct fogging operations.
"This demonstrates that the Health Department is committed to efforts to suppress the mosquito population during the flood emergency response period," Mustakim said.
To maximise these efforts, Mustakim has requested an additional 14 fogging units — one for the district health office and the remaining 13 to be distributed to community health centres across Aceh Tamiang.
Currently, two community health centres are already using the two fogging machines provided by the Ministry of Health in December.
He reiterated that fulfilling the request would help the Aceh Tamiang Health Department control the post-flood mosquito population surge. Notably, between December 2025 and February 2026, 11 suspected dengue fever cases have been recorded.
"The mosquito population at the 35 registered displacement sites under the Regional Disaster Management Agency has increased dramatically," he said.
The massive post-flood surge in mosquito numbers is one of the issues highlighted by Aceh Tamiang Regent Inspector General (Ret.) Armia Pahmi.
In line with the Regent's directive, Mustakim continued, the Aceh Tamiang District Health Department is conducting further cross-sectoral coordination. Mustakim also urged residents of Aceh Tamiang, particularly those at displacement sites, to manage waste properly.
"The approach is to put rubbish into plastic bags and set it aside, so it does not decompose in the open," Mustakim said.
Public education on proper waste management is essential, Mustakim stressed, because without it, mosquito populations will continue to rise despite fogging and the distribution of abate larvicide.
"Fogging efforts combined with abate distribution will be far more effective when accompanied by routine waste management," he said.
"The fogging chemicals will run out within two weeks. We have already sent a letter to the Ministry of Health," said Mustakim, Head of the Aceh Tamiang District Health Department, when met at his office on Friday.
He expressed hope that the letter would receive a prompt positive response, enabling the 15 community health centres located across Aceh Tamiang to carry out fogging operations immediately.
In addition to the chemicals, Mustakim said the department also requires fogging machines, as all of its equipment was damaged by the floods. In December, following the flash floods, the Ministry of Health provided two fogging units as aid.
However, two machines are insufficient to address the growing mosquito population across Aceh Tamiang's 216 villages.
To overcome these limitations, Mustakim said his department has been collaborating with neighbouring district health offices to conduct fogging operations.
"This demonstrates that the Health Department is committed to efforts to suppress the mosquito population during the flood emergency response period," Mustakim said.
To maximise these efforts, Mustakim has requested an additional 14 fogging units — one for the district health office and the remaining 13 to be distributed to community health centres across Aceh Tamiang.
Currently, two community health centres are already using the two fogging machines provided by the Ministry of Health in December.
He reiterated that fulfilling the request would help the Aceh Tamiang Health Department control the post-flood mosquito population surge. Notably, between December 2025 and February 2026, 11 suspected dengue fever cases have been recorded.
"The mosquito population at the 35 registered displacement sites under the Regional Disaster Management Agency has increased dramatically," he said.
The massive post-flood surge in mosquito numbers is one of the issues highlighted by Aceh Tamiang Regent Inspector General (Ret.) Armia Pahmi.
In line with the Regent's directive, Mustakim continued, the Aceh Tamiang District Health Department is conducting further cross-sectoral coordination. Mustakim also urged residents of Aceh Tamiang, particularly those at displacement sites, to manage waste properly.
"The approach is to put rubbish into plastic bags and set it aside, so it does not decompose in the open," Mustakim said.
Public education on proper waste management is essential, Mustakim stressed, because without it, mosquito populations will continue to rise despite fogging and the distribution of abate larvicide.
"Fogging efforts combined with abate distribution will be far more effective when accompanied by routine waste management," he said.