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Indonesia closely monitors development of monkeypox

Indonesian President Joko Widodo held a cabinet meeting on August 27 to discuss the development of Monkeypox (mpox) in the country.

As of August 17, there were 88 mpox cases in Indonesia, with 59 confirmed cases in Jakarta (Photo: Antara)
As of August 17, there were 88 mpox cases in Indonesia, with 59 confirmed cases in Jakarta (Photo: Antara)

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo held a cabinet meeting on August 27 to discuss the development of Monkeypox (mpox) in the country.

The President cited statistics of the health ministry that showed as of August 17, there were 88 mpox cases in Indonesia, with 59 confirmed cases in Jakarta. It was followed by West Jaca (13), Banten (9), East Java (3), Yogyakarta (3), and Riau Islands (1).

Most of the patients have recovered, but it is necessary to closely monitor the situation and take timely preventive measures. Monkeypox tends to break out in Indonesia in October because humidity during the rainy season facilitates the spread of the viruses.

The president has requested close coordination between ministries, agencies and local administrations to prevent the epidemic.

Meanwhile, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said Indonesia’s mpox cases are mostly clade IIB variants with low mortality rate. The Ministry of Health is still closely monitoring the situation and has adequate medical facilities to ensure the health safety of the people.

According to Budi, monkeypox vaccine is now available so there’s no need for people to worry too much./.

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