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Status Still hammer Dengue outbreak

HAMMER, KOMPAS.com - City Government (City Government) Palu in Central Sulawesi has yet to revoke the status of a special extraordinary disease dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF outbreak). "Status of dengue outbreaks in the Hammers are still valid today, although the number of DHF cases occurred in March 2010 was down compared to before," said Head of Supervision Department of Health Health Problems Dr. Ketut Suarayasa local in Palu, Monday (29/3/2010).

He admitted the number of DHF patients in Palu last month recorded 110 cases, down compared to February 2010 reached 274 cases, and three of them died.

According to him, although the number of patients decreased, the community needs to continue increasing awareness by keeping a clean lifestyle and healthy (RHBS), as well as environmental hygiene.

Decrease in the number of DHF cases in mid-March 2010, apart for the greater public awareness of environmental hygiene RHBS and also the spraying is done either directly from the Public Health Service, as well as by the other parties concerned.

In addition, during this March 2010 rainfall in the area of Palu was minimal compared to the previous.