Studies from Universitas Diponegoro Describe New Findings in History (Batavia in Crisis: Disease Outbreaks and Public Health Responses in the 20th Century).

A study conducted by researchers at Universitas Diponegoro examines the health crisis that occurred in Batavia during the early 20th century, characterized by recurring disease outbreaks. The study finds that the outbreak was influenced by factors such as unhealthy lifestyles, lack of knowledge about handling outbreaks, and climate and weather conditions that supported disease spread. The research highlights the importance of robust public health systems in preventing and responding to epidemics, as demonstrated by the introduction of mass vaccination programs in the 1910s and 1920s. The study emphasizes the need for effective control measures and improved living conditions to mitigate the spread of diseases. [Extracted from the article]