Central Java regencies prone to malaria

Central Java regencies prone to malaria

SEMARANG: Central Java Governor Mardiyanto warned on Tuesday
residents in nine of the 35 regencies in the province of possible
malaria outbreaks.

The malaria-prone regencies are Kebumen, Pekalongan,
Banjarnegara, Pemalang, Cilacap, Jepara, Wonosobo, Magelang and
Purworejo.

"Although victims have yet to contract malaria, we are asking
health officials in these regencies to anticipate the disease to
help prevent it from spilling over into other areas," Mardiyanto
said.

He said the movement of people from place to place could boost
the spread of the disease.

"Those who contract malaria should see a doctor or go to the
hospital as soon as possible," he added.