Dampak Karhutla, Kasus ISPA di Penajam Paser Utara Melonjak 35,93 Persen

Senin, 7 September 2026, 18:42 WIB Sumber: Media Indonesia

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Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Penajam Paser Utara, Kalimantan Timur, mencatat lonjakan kasus ISPA sebesar 35,93 persen atau 2.364 kasus sepanjang Agustus 2026 akibat kabut asap karhutla, dengan penambahan 636 kasus dari bulan sebelumnya dan kelompok usia 5-19 tahun mengalami peningkatan tertinggi hingga 62,10 persen. Tiga puskesmas dengan laporan tertinggi ialah Puskesmas Penajam (572 kasus), Babulu (291 kasus), dan Sotek (276 kasus). Dinkes PPU memastikan ketersediaan obat dan sarana medis di 11 puskesmas mencukupi, membentuk Tim Tanggap Bencana dan Tim Gerak Cepat, serta menggencarkan edukasi kesehatan dengan imbauan penggunaan masker bagi warga terdampak.

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Karhutla causes 35.93% ISPA case increase in Penajam Paser Utara during August 2026.
Dinkes PPU recorded 2,364 ISPA cases from August 1-31, 2026.
ISPA cases rose by 636 from the previous month.
Puskesmas Penajam reported highest cases at 572.
Puskesmas Babulu recorded 291 cases.
Puskesmas Sotek recorded 276 cases.
Adults aged 20-59 accounted for 801 cases or 33.84%, up 18.84%.
Children and adolescents aged 5-19 totaled 757 cases or 31.98%, rising 62.10%.
Toddlers contributed 662 cases or 27.96%, increasing 36.49%.
Elderly aged 60+ recorded 144 cases or 6.09%, down 13.25%.
PPU has 11 puskesmas; 9 provide inpatient care and 2 are non-inpatient.
Two government hospitals and two private hospitals in IKN area serve as referral facilities.
Medical supplies including nebulizers and oxygen are sufficient across facilities.
Dinkes PPU formed Tim Tanggap Bencana and deployed Tim Gerak Cepat with ambulances.
Residents advised to wear masks, drink minimum two liters of water daily, and seek care for breathing difficulty.