Died dengue, 5-year-old boy dies at Inhil

TEMBILAHAN – A boy from Tanah Merah, Inhil, Riau Subdistrict died of severe heat and epileptic seizures. According to the results of the examination of the medical team, the 5-year-old was positive for dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). Data collected by GoRiau from the Inhil Health Department, 122 DH cases were discovered in 2018. An increase in the number of dengue cases occurs from the 41st to the 43rd week, where for the 43rd week only, dengue cases have been recorded, attacking 20 people."Admittedly, one person died from dengue fever," said Kasi Kasi Surveillance and Vaccination, "said Herman Mahat, Sunday (04/10/2018). Recalling that it was the rainy season, he reminded the community to raise awareness of the issue. "October, November and December" C is the rainy season, this will increase the number of DH cases. We hope the role of puskesmas will eradicate the mosquito nest (NSP) and that the community will systematically implement 3M plus, "he hoped. ***