KabarJawa.com– Even though until mid-May 2026 Gunungkidul Regency is still safe from Hantavirus cases, the Gunungkidul District Health Service asks the public not to be careless in facing the potential spread of viruses originating from rodents.
This alert emerged after the Yogyakarta Special Region discovered a number of Hantavirus cases last year.
These findings are an important signal that the threat of disease from mice is still real and can attack anyone if they ignore environmental cleanliness.
Hantavirus in Gunungkidul
Head of the Disease Prevention and Control Division of the Gunungkidul District Health Service, dr. Wanda Abrar confirmed that to date there have been no reports of Hantavirus cases in the Gunungkidul area.
However, his party continues to strengthen education for the public so that they are able to recognize symptoms, understand transmission patterns, and take preventative steps early on.
“For Hantavirus, to date there have been no reported cases in Gunungkidul. However, the public needs to know what this disease is like, how it is transmitted, and prevention efforts so that the risk can be reduced,” said Wanda Abrar, Thursday (14/5/2026).
This statement is also a reminder that the threat of disease is not always immediately visible. In the midst of community activities, mice as virus-carrying animals are still often found in residential areas, warehouses, agricultural areas, and waterways that are not kept clean.
The Health Service noted that the first Hantavirus case in the Special Region of Yogyakarta was detected in 2025 through routine sentinel surveillance.
The examination is part of the government’s early warning system to detect potential infectious diseases early on.
From the results of the laboratory examination, officers found six people positively infected with Hantavirus. Luckily, all patients managed to recover and there were no cases of death.
The situation in 2026 will be more under control. Until mid-May, the Health Service had not received reports of new positive cases. In fact, one suspected case that was included in the national release in early May tested negative after further examination.
Even though conditions are relatively safe, the Health Service continues to increase vigilance. This step was taken because the spread of zoonotic diseases is greatly influenced by environmental conditions and people’s daily behavior.
Hantavirus and Leptospirosis Both Come from Mice
Wanda Abrar explained that Hantavirus is similar to Leptospirosis because both are zoonotic diseases which are transmitted from animals to humans, especially through mice.
However, the two have fundamental differences, both in terms of transmission, symptoms and the impact of the disease on the human body.
Hantavirus is most often transmitted through the respiratory tract. The virus can enter the human body when someone inhales small particles from the urine, feces or saliva of infected mice.
Apart from airborne transmission, transmission can also occur when someone comes into direct contact with rat droppings without adequate protection.
The risk increases when people clean warehouses, sweep closed rooms that have not been used for a long time, or move in damp areas that become nests for mice.
“Environmental conditions that are dirty and become a habitat for mice can increase the risk of disease transmission,” he said.
The Health Service asks the public not to underestimate the early symptoms of Hantavirus. This disease often starts with signs similar to the common cold.
Some symptoms that may arise include high fever, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, the body feels weak, and symptoms of jaundice or jaundice appear on the body.
Under certain conditions, Hantavirus infection can develop more seriously and attack vital human organs.
“This disease attacks the sufferer’s lungs and kidneys,” said Wanda Abrar.
Attacks in the lungs can trigger respiratory problems, while infections in the kidneys have the potential to cause complications that endanger the patient’s safety if not treated immediately.
Therefore, people must immediately check themselves at a health facility if they experience suspicious symptoms, especially after activities in an environment that has the potential to become a rat nest.
Appeal from the Gunungkidul Health Office
As a preventive measure, the Gunungkidul District Health Service continues to invite the public to adopt a clean and healthy lifestyle in their daily lives.
Simple efforts such as keeping the house clean, covering food sources, and reducing hiding places for mice are effective in reducing the risk of spreading disease.
The community should also do some of these things.
- Use footwear when doing activities in damp areas.
- Wash your hands with soap after cleaning the warehouse or garden
- Ensure water sources remain clean and closed.
Apart from that, residents who have open wounds need to increase vigilance when carrying out activities in high-risk environments.
“If there is an open wound, cover it first with a waterproof protector. If it is dirty, clean it immediately with soap and running water,” he explained.
The Health Service hopes that public awareness of environmental cleanliness will continue to increase. Even though there have been no cases of Hantavirus in Gunungkidul, the threat of zoonotic diseases still requires joint anticipation.
“Even though no cases of this disease have been found in Gunungkidul, we hope that the public will not be careless and remain alert,” concluded Wanda Abrar. (ef linangkung)
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