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1st Int. Transborder Conf. of the Timor Island: Timor %u2013 Science without borderDili, 7-8 May 2025134Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in a Child Residing in a Dryland Archipelagic Area, Kupang City: A Family Medicine Case ReportS. P. Kusumah, R. A. Ethelbert, J. N. A. Abdullah, E. V. Raing, Ch. O. Lada*, R. R.Woda, M. V. I. D. Ray and R. M. HutasoitFaculty of Medicine and Veterinary Science, Universitas Nusa Cendana*Corresponding author: hristina_o_l@yahoo.com.AbstractDengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, which remains a major public health issue in Indonesia. This case report presented a suspected dengue case in a 5-year-old female patient residing in Sikumana, Kupang. Thereport aims to assess the patient's condition using a holistic family medicine approach, considering both clinical and environmental factors. Data collection methods included anamnesis, physical examination, laboratory tests (NS-1 positive, platelet count96,000/mm%u00b3), environmental assessment, and two home visits. The patient exhibited typical dengue symptoms: continuous high fever, retro-orbital pain, and skin rash, leading to a probable dengue diagnosis. Environmental findings revealed risk factors such as uncovered water storage and poor housing sanitation. Educational interventions were provided to the family regarding dengue prevention and the importance of early treatment. The patient was referred to the hospital for further care. This case highlightsthe importance of integrating clinical, environmental, and family-level interventions in managing dengue cases, especially in endemic areas. It also emphasizes the role of family doctors in community-level prevention and early detection, which is crucial to controlling disease progression and reducing complications.Keywords: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever; Family Medicine;