Dengue Fever Cases in Tasikmalaya Reach 30 Positive Cases
Dengue fever (DBD) cases in the city of Tasikmalaya, West Java, from January to February 2026, have reached 30 positive cases. However, this number represents a decrease compared to the same period in 2025, which recorded 75 cases.
The Head of the Tasikmalaya City Health Office, Asep Hendra, stated that the trend of DBD cases in early 2026 shows a decrease compared to the previous year. However, the potential for transmission still exists, especially during the rainy season.
“Public awareness regarding environmental cleanliness in the city of Tasikmalaya has begun to increase, with various efforts being made to reduce the emergence of mosquito larvae. The efforts made by residents must continue, such as mosquito nest eradication (PSN), fogging, draining water containers, and covering and burying (3M),” he said on Wednesday (February 25, 2026).
According to Asep, the high intensity of rain at the beginning of the year has the potential to increase the development of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae. Therefore, the involvement of health workers, community health centers, and elements of the RT, RW, PKK, villages, and sub-districts is essential to mobilize the community to maintain environmental cleanliness.
“The Tasikmalaya City Health Office is still conducting education for the public so that DBD cases can be reduced and fatalities can be prevented. Because, in early January and February, the high intensity of rain influences the possibility of mosquito larvae growing into adults, and all 30 positive patients are being treated at community health centers,” he said.
He added that although there has been a decrease in cases based on reports from community health centers and hospitals, prevention efforts are still being strengthened through the ‘one house, one mosquito larva inspector’ (G1R1J) movement and mosquito nest eradication (PSN).
“The health department does not work alone in eradicating mosquito nests, but the community must care for the environment to reduce cases so that mosquito larvae do not grow into adults. We urge that every school, office, and Islamic boarding school maintain environmental cleanliness so that no mosquito larvae are found,” he concluded. (AD/I-1)
Dengue fever cases in January 2026 were two cases from the Selatpanjang Community Health Center, one case from the Alai Community Health Center, and one case from the Kedabu Rapat Community Health Center.
Chikungunya is a disease caused by a virus transmitted through the bite of the Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquito.
“The Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are the main vectors. Their widespread presence and distribution make arboviruses a serious threat.”
Internal medicine specialist Dr. Dirga Sakti Rambe stated that there is an explanation as to why dengue fever (DBD) cases in Indonesia are so difficult to stop.
This virus can enter the human body through the Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquito.