BibTex Citation Data :
@article{JSCL64358, author = {Wisnu Aditiya and Endang Susilowati and Dewi Yuliati}, title = {Batavia in Crisis: Disease Outbreaks and Public Health Responses in the 20th Century}, journal = {Jurnal Sejarah Citra Lekha}, volume = {9}, number = {1}, year = {2024}, keywords = {Public Health, Mitigating Outbreaks, Colonial Policy.; Health Crisis}, abstract = { This study investigates the health crisis that gripped Batavia during the early 20th century, characterized by recurrent disease outbreaks. The development of the outbreak was influenced, among other by the unhealthy lifestyle of the population, the lack of knowledge regarding handling existing outbreaks, as well as climate and weather factors in the Batavia region which supported the spread of the disease. By examining the interplay of socio-economic conditions, public health practices, and environmental factors, this research seeks to elucidate the factors contributing to these epidemics . Employing a historical methodology,the study analyzes primary and secondary sources to reconstruct the city's health landscape. Findings reveal that Batavia's inadequate public health infrastructure, coupled with poor living conditions, exacerbated the spread of diseases. The city's government struggled to implement effective control measures, leading to significant mortality rates. However, the introduction of mass vaccination programs in the 1910s and 1920s marked a turning point, demonstrating the potential of public health interventions in mitigating disease outbreaks. This research underscores the importance of robust public health systems in preventing and responding to epidemics, a lesson that remains relevant today. }, issn = {2443-0110}, pages = {76--88} doi = {10.14710/jscl.v9i1.64358}, url = {https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/jscl/article/view/64358} }
Refworks Citation Data :
Article Metrics:
Last update:
Last update: 2025-12-28 02:40:37
Authors whose articles are published in Jurnal Sejarah Citra Lekha (JSCL) retain the copyright to their work and grant the journal the right of first publication. The work is simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. By submitting a manuscript to JSCL, the author(s) agree to this policy. No separate documentation is required.The author(s) guarantee that:
The work is subject to copyright held exclusively by the author(s), is free of third-party rights, and all necessary written permissions to quote from other sources have been obtained.The author(s) retain the following rights to the published work, including but not limited to:
If the article is co-authored, the submitting author confirms that all co-authors have agreed to the copyright and licensing terms and have been informed of this policy. JSCL is not responsible for any internal disputes between authors. All communication will be directed solely to the corresponding author.Authors should also be aware that once published, their articles, and any accompanying files, such as datasets or analytical/computational materials, will be publicly accessible. These materials will be governed by the same Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.JSCL allows users to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work under this license. Users must credit the author(s) and JSCL when distributing the work through journals or other publication media. Unless otherwise specified, the author(s) are considered public entities upon publication of the article.
Published by Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro UniversityJl. Prof. Soedarto, S.H. Tembalang, Semarang, Central Java 56025Phone: +6224-74680619; Fax: +6224-74680619Email: jscl@live.undip.ac.id View statistics