The Jakarta Provincial Government is increasing its vigilance regarding the worsening air quality in recent days.

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has instructed the Jakarta Health Agency, particularly hospitals and community health centers (Puskesmas), to increase their preparedness. All healthcare facilities in Jakarta are urged to provide maximum service to residents affected by the outbreak and experiencing respiratory problems.

"Indeed, our air quality has been deteriorating for the past 2-3 days. I have instructed the Health Agency, especially hospitals, community health centers, and sub-health centers, to prepare themselves," he said, Friday (10/16).

Jakarta has healthcare facilities spread across various regions, including 31 regional hospitals, 44 community health centers, and 292 sub-community health centers. Furthermore, Jakarta has hundreds of emission monitoring devices to monitor air quality.

"Jakarta has hundreds of emission monitors. In fact, the data is already available without the BMKG. The confirmation is that the weather is worsening," Pramono emphasized.