Dengue Cases in Lamongan Plummet Dramatically Compared to Last Year

The trend of dengue fever (DBD) cases in Lamongan Regency shows a very significant decline compared to the same period last year. This drastic reduction serves as a positive indicator of the success of prevention programmes implemented by the local government in collaboration with the community.

Based on collected data, the decrease in DBD sufferers is driven by increased community awareness in applying clean and healthy living habits (PHBS). Additionally, the intensity of the Mosquito Breeding Site Eradication Movement (PSN) at the village and sub-district levels has been deemed effective in suppressing the breeding of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

The Lamongan Regency Health Office continues to conduct strict monitoring in areas that were previously red zones or endemic. Measures such as the distribution of Abate powder and education on the mosquito life cycle are being intensified even as case numbers are levelling off.

Local health authorities state that the success in curbing case numbers is inseparable from the quick response of field medical personnel. “Data is being validated to detail the exact comparison of numbers between this year and last year to ensure the accuracy of reports at every community health centre,” reads a statement regarding local health data coordination.

Although there has been a drastic decline, the community is urged not to be complacent, especially as they enter the weather transition period. The Lamongan Regency Government continues to ask residents to be alert to potential water puddles that could become mosquito breeding grounds, in order to maintain this downward trend in cases until the end of the year.