11.559 TB cases occurred in Bogor City, the fourth highest in West Java,

Jakarta – As many as 11,559 numbers of tuberculosis (TB) cases occurred in the city of Bogor, West Java (West Java). This figure was recorded until 2024. “Until 2024, the number of TB cases in Bogor City was recorded in 11.559 cases,” said Wednesday (8/27/2025), head of the prevention and control of diseases at Bogor City Health Office, Bai Kusnadi. Bau says the number is the fourth highest in Western Java, so the condition is a source of serious to deal with it. Browse to continue with the content “Bogor City is also the fourth highest in Western Java. This condition is the concern of the central government, so that the regions are more serious in dealing with TB cases,” he explained. He said there were two things that caused an increase in the number of cases. First, identification in identifying TB cases goes well in the city of Bogor. “This means that we are active in discovering the matter. Secondly, with the discovery of the matter, it will have an impact on our health status. That’s what we need to,” he explained. In order to accelerate handling, Bai said the central government was asked to carry out faster acceleration. Furthermore, he continued, the regional head has the authority to take different acceleration steps. “The city of Bogor is one of those who has formed the team since 2023, and we will revise the next year,” he said. Other acceleration by preparing regional action plans and its implementation in the field. He said it was a proof of dedication and seriousness in dealing with TB cases in Bogor City. (Rdh/lir)