Regions step up influenza A surveillance amid rising cases
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said that influenza activity is rising in Indonesia and across Southeast Asia, but the situation remains within a moderate range and does not yet warrant alarm.
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin reported that influenza activity in Indonesia and Southeast Asia is increasing, though not yet alarming. Indonesian health authorities are enhancing surveillance and preparedness for the virus. The Aceh health agency advised residents with flu symptoms to wear masks, practice good hygiene, and wash hands frequently to minimize transmission risks, especially in crowded places.
Several schools in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar have halted classes due to rising flu cases, particularly in boarding schools, which could help prevent spread, according to Iman Murahman, the agency's head of disease prevention and control. He urged the public to consider influenza vaccination as a preventive measure. Influenza, an endemic disease in Indonesia, usually sees case increases from September to November.
The Aceh health agency is monitoring trends through the Early Warning and Response System and conducting lab tests on samples to track the disease's spread and inform response strategies.
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