Kotim: Diarrhea KLB

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Source: http://www.banjarmasinpost.co.id/read/artikel/22396/kotim-klb-diare

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Diarrhea outbreaks Kotim
Thursday, September 17, 2009 | 15:27 PST
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PALANGKARAYA, THURSDAY - The case of diarrhea in East Kotawaringin (Kotim) continued to increase, especially during this drought. Even since June until September is noted five patients died so that the area defined Extraordinary Incident (KLB) diarrhea.

Chief of Health Kotim, Yuendri Irawanto mention the number of cases of diarrhea in the area since January 6294 until today reached diarrhea cases.

According to him, increased cases of diarrhea occurred significantly during this drought. Difficulty in obtaining clean water suspected to be one cause. As is known, some regions in the upstream region of clean water shortages because the water sources dry up, whereas in the downstream area of clean water shortages due to sea water had entered the river that was salty.

(NOORJANI ASERAN)

 

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Re: Kotim: Diarrhea KLB

Source: http://www.kaltengpos.com/berita/index.asp?Berita=Fokus&id=53486

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Water contaminated waters of the Sea
For One Diarrhea outbreaks in Kotim

PALANGKA RAYA - Responding to the extraordinary incident (KLB) diarrhea in three districts in East Kotawaringin (Kotim) which resulted in four deaths, Department of Health (health office) immediately wrote to all of Central Kalimantan, the regent / mayor a Kalteng.

The letter explains why it happened in Kotim incident, and how the efforts of local government could do to anticipate that this diarrhea outbreak did not extend to other areas, and claimed victims even more.

"Today (yesterday, Red) we sent a letter to all heads of regions, where the results of the team that fell to the ground, known events in Kotim was caused few things. Among the contamination of river water into salty sea water mixed from the inside, which is supported by not cooking water until boiling really, "said Chief of Health Dr. Don F Kalteng the Kapos in Leiden kerjannya room, Monday (28 / 9 ) afternoon.

Don also explained that the pattern of a clean and healthy life (PHBS) community events in the area are also very less and very minimal. Because they still consume water that is clear of salt and unhealthy it. "Hopefully these people, especially those living on the edge of the river to change the pattern of drinking water, with consumption of artesian well water or ground water only. Do not drink water from a dirty river again. Especially during the dry season like this, "he said.

To anticipate this, I'm Don, it also inform the local governments so that each village has a health worker or health worker who oversees the area of diarrheal disease is. So that if there are residents who were affected by diarrheal diseases Pustu immediately or refer him to the nearest health center. "Not only that. We also ask that all health workers serving immediately and treat patients who are stricken with diarrhea outbreak, "he said.

Don also appeal to each RT is given at least five packs oralit every single house, and in every Pustu or health center should have Reger intravenous lactate (RL) or Clorida Sodium (NaCl), there are at least 5 to 10 kolp with IV. If necessary when there are incidents of diarrhea is severe enough, immediately refer to hospital.

"We're from the health office of Central Kalimantan will help if the district requires, if the lack of equipment and fittings. But like the Kotim, thanks once their equipment and supplies complete enough, so still do not require assistance from the health office of Central Kalimantan, "he said. (ans / mad)