South Kalimantan increases vigilance against mpox

Banjarmasin, S Kalimatan (ANTARA) - The South Kalimantan Health Office (Dinkes) is now steeping up vigilance against monkeypox (Mpox) transmission.

Head of the office' Disease Control and Prevention Anhar Ihwan here on Monday said that his side has encouraged district and city health offices in South Kalimantan to intensify socialization to the community.

“The aim is that people recognize the symptoms and action they should take if they encounter symptoms like Mpox,” said Anhar.

People who suffer symptoms of fever and rash are urged to immediately check themselves to the nearest puskesmas (community health centers) and to comply with health protocol by avoiding crowds, washing hands with soap or alcohol, and wearing masks.

“If you have symptoms like that, rush to the nearest health facility,” said Anhar.

He explained that Mpox is zoonotic disease that can transmit from animals to humans, but can now spread from human to human.

“Precautions and anticipatory steps are very important to control and deter the spread of this disease,” said Anhar.

People who want to obtain further information about Mpox, can contact the nearest hospital or puskesmas.

Regarding mpox case in Barito Kuala District, Anhar said that the Health Office has received the information that the case was declared negative after specimens testing were conducted at the Public Health Laboratory Center (BB Labkesmas).

“Alhamdulillah (praise be to Allah), the result of the sample taken from the suspect, which was then sent to BB Labkesmas declared negative,” said Anhar.

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