As a form of appreciation for the services of an interpreter monitors larvae (jumantik) to minimize the mosquito causing dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), the city presented a certificate to the 1200 jumantik who had served five years in South Jakarta. With a certificate that they are entitled to a health card that can be used to free medical treatment in hospital.

Governor of Jakarta Capital City Fauzi Bowo, hope this appreciation given to increase the motivation for the jumantik to assert themselves in a healthy society. Because routine monitoring, can prevent people from dengue fever.

"This being our appreciation for the jumantik who has been instrumental in the eradication of dengue, especially those active serving five years in a row," said Fauzi while the award at the office of Mayor of South Jakarta, Tuesday (21/2).

Head of Sub Department For Health of South Jakarta , Hakim Siregar, said 1,200 people to the certificate is an active cadre of 6788 jumantik cadres in the region. Jumantik which has been certified, the facility will be given a health card. "They will be given a health card that can be used to free medical treatment, either at the clinic or hospital to partner and receive inpatient facilities in third grade," he explained.

In addition to the jumantik, in the event were also given awards and certificates to 200 physicians who participated in the movement of sound to the program Friday RW doctor entered. "Doctors are mostly from the private sector is dedicated to helping people in need of treatment to come directly from door to door," said Hakim.

Hakim hopes, the future may establish a cadre of better quality jumantik to assist the government in the health program. "Kader jumantik must be given training, such as posyandu cadres who had already been formed," he said.

source: www.beritajakarta.com