Seribu Island Health Sub-agency held Wolbachia program socialization in Mitra Praja Sunter Building, North Jakarta. The socialization was attended by 30 civil servants from related units.

Deputy Regency of Seribu Island, Aceng Zaeni said this activity is one of the efforts to support the Jakarta Provincial Government program in combating Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) with Wolbachia-infected Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes.

"This activity is important as prevention of dengue fever in Seribu Islands," he said, Monday (9/15).

Aceng explained that Seribu Islands Regency Government remains committed to suppressing the spread of dengue fever, so that there are no more cases in its work area.

According to him, the Mosquito Nest Eradication (PSN) movement in each region is still ongoing. Furthermore, the Seribu Islands are a tourist destination that must provide a sense of security and comfort for tourists.

"I appeal local residents to maintain cleanliness as dengue fever prevention," he added.

Meanwhile, Seribu Island Health Sub-agency's Head Section of Disease Prevention and Handling, Wenny Ichwaniah, stated socialization was run to strengthen knowledge about dengue fever, although there was no significant increase.

"The spread of dengue fever can result in death, so it requires everyone's attention. We have also prepared measures that we hope will help reduce the spread of dengue fever," she stated.

She added that this activity presented competent speakers from the Indonesian Ministry of Health with the hope of providing knowledge about Wolbachia mosquito technology, how it works, and its benefits for controlling dengue fever.

"We also need the support of the community and all stakeholders to ensure everything we're working on today runs smoothly. We will also continue to intensify our PSN efforts in the community," she emphasized.