JAKARTA, 10 February 2007 - As many as 252 people have died of dengue fever in Indonesia since early this year while the number of dengue cases in the country has reached 15,005, Health Ministry spokesperson Lily S Sulistyowati said at a press conference here on Friday. 27 people died in 1,807 cases recorded across the country this month, the Antara news agency quoted the spokesperson as saying.

She said West Java saw the largest number of dengue cases, followed by Jakarta, East Java and Central Java. Dengue fever outbreaks remained a serious threat, especially in Jakarta following the recent floods in the capital city, she said. Because of the floods there was a significant increase in various diseases such as diarrhea and skin disorders among Jakarta city residents, she added.

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