Pramono assesses Influenza A cases in Jakarta as relatively low

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has assessed that the disease caused by the Influenza type A virus remains relatively low, despite a recent increase in cases within the capital region.

Pramono explained that after communicating with the Jakarta Health Office and officials from the Ministry of Health, the upward trend of Influenza A remains low, meaning Jakarta’s status remains safe.

“There is indeed an increase, but it is actually very small. An increase only becomes an outbreak or is considered a disaster if it exceeds 150 percent. This increase is still very mild, at 15 percent, so Jakarta is still safe,” Pramono said at City Hall on Wednesday.

Nevertheless, Pramono continues to urge the public to visit hospitals immediately if they experience flu or acute respiratory infections (ISPA).

He emphasised that all hospitals managed by the Jakarta Provincial Government, as well as other healthcare services in the capital, are ready to serve citizens seeking treatment.

“We ask all citizens who feel they are indicated to have the flu, whether it is Influenza A or others, or ISPA, to go to the hospital immediately. All hospitals owned by the regional government and community health centres (puskesmas) are open to provide treatment,” Pramomo stated.

Previously, Deputy Minister of Health Dante Saksono Herbuwono mentioned that the majority of Influenza A infections are types of diseases that are not dangerous and can recover on their own, although the government continues to monitor case developments and severity levels.

“This is a self-limiting disease, a disease that heals on its own without treatment. Therefore, Influenza A is not dangerous,” said Dante.

Dante also stated that based on current monitoring, there is no significant increase in influenza cases, either at the national or global level.

According to him, the pattern of Influenza A spread is similar to general influenza and tends to increase towards the rainy season in Indonesia, before decreasing in February and March.

Regarding information on Influenza A, Dante requested that the public respond proportionally and not cause excessive concern.

“Do not let this be sensationalised and made viral to the point of appearing frightening. In reality, it is not like that at all; this Influenza A is just like ordinary influenza,” he added.