In 2008, the number of dengue hemorrhagic fever (known as “DHF”) registered nationally were 136,333 people with Case Fatality Rate (CFR) was 0.86% and Incidence Rate (IR) was 60.06 cases per 100,000 populations. The Government target concern incidence of DHF is 20 cases per 100,000 populations. In Ponorogo district, until November 2009 the Case Fatality Rate of DHF increased more than 300% …
Cataract is a cause of avoidable blindness and its prevalence increases with age. Cataract surgery is the only possible therapeutic modality for improving visual function in cataract patients. The rising numbers of cataract patients require a type of cataract surgery with minimal side effects and without hospitalization. In this connection the day care cataract surgery has been introduced, with…