Jakarta Health Office Urges Residents to Guard Against Measles Transmission During Eid Holiday
The Jakarta Health Office (Dinkes) stated that no measles cases have been identified among Jakarta residents to date. Nevertheless, the Office is requesting that the public exercise heightened vigilance ahead of the Eid holiday period, which is typically accompanied by high levels of population mobility and social interaction.
“Measles has not yet been detected as positive cases in Jakarta. Therefore, we are conducting monitoring through surveillance,” said Jakarta Health Office Head Ani Ruspitawati at the Special Regional Hospital (RSKD) in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
Ruspitawati explained that monitoring is being conducted at several healthcare facilities designated as surveillance locations for diseases presenting with influenza-like illness (ILI) symptoms as well as severe acute respiratory infection (SARI). Patients displaying symptoms will undergo further laboratory testing.
“There are several healthcare facilities serving as surveillance locations for ILI and SARI. Any patients we identify with symptoms will be tested in the laboratory,” she stated.
Although no cases have been detected in Jakarta, Ruspitawati noted that several areas surrounding the capital have begun reporting measles cases. Consequently, the public has been advised to remain vigilant, particularly as the Eid holiday approaches.
“As far as residents within Jakarta are concerned, there have been no cases to date. However, areas surrounding Jakarta have indeed begun reporting cases. This remains a matter of collective vigilance, particularly as Eid approaches when there is significant social interaction,” she explained.
Ruspitawati added that infants and young children are the groups most vulnerable to measles. The public has therefore been urged to exercise greater caution when interacting with infants and toddlers.
“One key message is to avoid holding or kissing children, particularly infants and toddlers, as their immune systems remain highly vulnerable,” she advised.