Fighting Dengue Fever: Jati Agung Police Team Up with Community Partners
Table of Contents
- 1. Fighting Dengue Fever: Jati Agung Police Team Up with Community Partners
- 2. What specific strategies did the Jati Agung Police suggest for empowering residents to take ownership of environmental health in combating dengue fever?
- 3. Jati Agung Police Chief: Working Together to Fight Dengue Fever
- 4. Archyde News: Iptu Prawira, can you tell us about the recent fogging operation in Marga Kaya and Jatimulyo villages?
- 5. archyde News: What led to this collaborative effort, and what motivated the Jati Agung Police to take such a proactive role?
- 6. Archyde news: what are your hopes for the impact of this fogging operation?
- 7. Archyde news: Do you have any concerns about the long-term sustainability of this effort? how can we ensure that the community remains engaged in fighting dengue?
- 8. Archyde News: What message would you like to send to the residents of jati Agung?
The Jati Agung Police Station in South Lampung is taking a proactive approach to combat the rising number of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) cases in its district. Partnering with the local District Leadership communication Forum (forkopicam) and the Karang Anyar Puskesmas UPT health clinic, thay conducted a fogging operation targeting two villages with high rates of infection: Marga Kaya and Jatimulyo.
Leading the charge was Jati Agung Police Chief, Iptu Rudi Prawira, accompanied by the Sub-District Head Firdaus Adam, Danposramil Peltu Lukman, and medical personnel. The operation commenced in marga Kaya Village with the village head, Mujimin, and his team providing crucial support.
This initiative, the result of a collaborative meeting between Forkopicam members, reflects the commitment of local agencies to address the community’s needs. “This activity is to help the community, by synergizing with each other (Polsek, red), together with the sub-district, and the posramils, as well as related institutions to always work together and work together in solving problems in the community. One of them is eradicating this dengue fever,” stated Iptu Rudi Prawira.
Iptu Prawira stressed that the increased DHF cases in Marga Kaya and Jatimulyo demanded immediate action. “This activity is to overcome and suppress increased dengue fever in the community. And also as an effort to prevent the spread of DHF in so as not to multiply,” he explained.
The fogging operation aims to reduce the mosquito population and curb the spread of the disease. However, Iptu Prawira underscored the importance of community involvement. “This is significant to do, to maintain public health and minimize the risk of transmission of dengue fees. Because the fogging or fumigation activities that we do are only as one of the steps for prevention,” he emphasized, advocating for the community to adopt the 3M approach: draining, closing, and burning potential mosquito breeding sites.
What specific strategies did the Jati Agung Police suggest for empowering residents to take ownership of environmental health in combating dengue fever?
Jati Agung Police Chief: Working Together to Fight Dengue Fever
South Lampung district is facing a surge in dengue fever cases, prompting a collaborative response from local authorities. Iptu Rudi Prawira, Jati Agung Police Chief, recently led a fogging operation in two high-risk villages, Marga Kaya and Jatimulyo. Archyde news spoke to him about this initiative and the importance of community involvement in the fight against dengue.
Archyde News: Iptu Prawira, can you tell us about the recent fogging operation in Marga Kaya and Jatimulyo villages?
Iptu Rudi Prawira: Absolutely. We partnered with the District Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopicam), the Karang Anyar Puskesmas UPT health clinic, and village leaders to conduct the fogging operation. This proactive approach was crucial given the increase in dengue hemorrhagic fever cases in these villages.
archyde News: What led to this collaborative effort, and what motivated the Jati Agung Police to take such a proactive role?
Iptu Rudi Prawira: It’s essential for all local agencies to work together to address community needs. This operation exemplifies that synergy. Our priority is public health, and we need all hands on deck to tackle a serious issue like dengue fever effectively.
Archyde news: what are your hopes for the impact of this fogging operation?
Iptu Rudi Prawira: Of course, we aim to reduce the mosquito population and curb the spread of dengue. But we also want to highlight the importance of community involvement.Fogging is just one step; it’s crucial for individuals to adopt the 3M approach: draining, closing, and burning potential mosquito breeding sites.
Archyde news: Do you have any concerns about the long-term sustainability of this effort? how can we ensure that the community remains engaged in fighting dengue?
Iptu Rudi Prawira: Sustaining community engagement is vital. We need to promote awareness continuously and empower residents to take ownership of environmental health. Perhaps this initiative can serve as a platform for educational outreach and workshops on dengue prevention.
Archyde News: What message would you like to send to the residents of jati Agung?
Iptu Rudi Prawira: Let’s work together to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Dengue fever is a serious threat, but it’s a threat we can overcome with united effort.By practicing the 3M approach and staying informed about the latest prevention measures, we can all contribute to a healthier community.
