Integrated Vector Management as an Effort to Anticipate the Spread of DHF in Tanjungpinang

Abstract

 DHF is a vector-borne disease caused by dengue virus transmitted to humans through the bite of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Many efforts have been taken by the government to overcome the occurrence of dengue cases. However, the cases in Tanjungpinang continue to occur throughout the year and even increased in 2018. The implementation of Aedes vector control program is still done individually. Therefore, an approach which involves all sectors, including government, the private sector, and society, is needed. A descriptive and analytical observational study of 50 samples and 214 coordinate points of DHF patients were carried out for mapping and dynamics of transmission surveys. Out of 434 DHF patients, 60.1% of them were from the Tanjungpinang Timur sub-district with a pattern of group distribution, especially in urban villages with the highest population density namely Pinang Kencana Village. Vector surveillance showed 61.1% villages in the indices of Aedes aegypti and/or Aedes albopictus HI > 5 and RR > 0.025. Control of Aedes sp is not only the responsibility of the health sector but is also the responsibility of all sectors. To ensure the continuity of vector control, the development of a strategy in the form of integrated vector management is needed. The integrated vector management concept is to integrate effective and economical vector control methods involving all sectors. Thus, in order to implement integrated vector management, commitment from stakeholders and related sectors is required. Besides, it requires the active role of the community to be involved in vector control.