"In July alone there are about 27 patients with pulmonary TB who are old patient. This August, the new patients added four people to 31 people, "said Nani, a nurse at the health center Kelurahan Sukabumi Selatan,
Nani said, the majority of pulmonary tuberculosis patients are employees of the business of washing and dyeing of jeans. "There are also some people who get the disease, but the most are the employees of laundry," said Nani.
Although Nani yet to confirm the cause, suspected of residents sick from inhaling the air from the plant, whether derived from chemicals used to wash jeans as well as burning coal smoke.
Based on data recapitulation patients treated during 2008 at the big board in one corner of the clinic, the number of people with lung dominates compared to other diseases. Based on monthly data, the average is above the 28 patients. Even had reached 38 patients.
While diarrhea and upper respiratory infections (ARI), an average of just over 10 patients. Nani confirmed that patients with diarrhea and acute respiratory infection is still relatively much less than pulmonary tuberculosis patients.
Year 2010
Separately, the mayor of West Jakarta Rahmadan Djoko said the implementation of the relocation effort of washing and dyeing of jeans will be carried out in 2010. "There's no way to relocate this business for granted. It took a long time because they have to find a suitable location for this business, "said Djoko.
Alternative places for relocation, among others Semanan (West Jakarta) and Pulogadung Industrial Estate (East Jakarta). According to former District Administration Thousand Islands are just a few weeks of this mayor's office, although relocation is delayed, that businesses must make efforts to improve the environment. "They are no longer allowed to use water from ground water or artesian well. They must use water from taps, "Djoko said firmly.
Simultaneously, businesses are required to make waste water treatment plant (WWTP) communal. "If there are businesses who can not make a WWTP for no other reason businesses have closed," he said.
The most important thing to do in that business, Djoko added, is to make a written statement to be willing to relocate. "If you do not want to sign this statement, the business must be closed immediately," said Djoko. Relocation plan has been submitted to the Governor Fauzi Bowo.
At City Hall, Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta Provincial Secretary Muhayat said, now Jakarta government was reviewing the steps associated with business relocation plan laundering and dyeing of jeans.
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