KontraS activist Andrie Yunus is still undergoing treatment in\nhospital after being doused with acid. It has been revealed that Andrie\nYunus\u2019s recovery will require a long time.<\/p>\n
This was stated by the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM)\nafter receiving in-depth information regarding medical data from Cipto\nMangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) in Jakarta. Komnas HAM Chair Anis Hidayah,\nalong with other commissioners, visited Andrie Yunus at RSCM last\nThursday.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe information is very in-depth, in line with what Komnas HAM needs\nregarding medical impacts as well as psychological impacts,\u201d said Anis,\nquoted by Antara on Thursday (26\/3).<\/p>\n
The data received is relevant to Andrie Yunus\u2019s current condition.\nRSCM reported ischaemia or lack of blood flow in around 40 per cent of\nthe area of the right eye\u2019s sclera, causing tissue thinning, as well as\nongoing inflammation.<\/p>\n
The medical team has performed integrated surgery involving eye\nspecialists and plastic surgeons, including intraocular tissue\nrelocation, placement of an amnion membrane, and treatment of burns\nthrough debridement and skin grafting on several body parts.\nAdditionally, the treatment is focused on maintaining the integrity of\nthe right eyeball and controlling inflammation, with ongoing close\nmonitoring by the medical team.<\/p>\n
Komnas HAM also noted that the victim\u2019s recovery requires a long\ntime, with further surgeries and continuous care, while the development\nof the eye condition is still under analysis and cannot yet be\nconcluded.<\/p>\n
Komnas HAM Mediation Commissioner Pramono Ubaid Tanthowi said the\nin-depth investigation was conducted to ensure the victim\u2019s condition\nfrom initial hospital admission to future recovery plans.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe received information regarding Brother AY\u2019s condition from\ninitial hospital admission to the latest treatment,\u201d said Pramono.<\/p>\n
He explained that Komnas HAM also explored the impact of the chemical\nliquid on the victim, both short-term and long-term, covering physical\nand psychological conditions as material for comprehensive analysis.\nPramono assessed that the medical steps taken have been intensive and\nmeasured.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo far, the medical actions we see have been very good, very\nintensive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Recovery Could Take Up to 2 Years<\/p>\n
Komnas HAM Monitoring and Investigation Commissioner Saurlin P\nSiagian conveyed the results of the medical team\u2019s in-depth findings. He\nindicated that Andrie Yunus\u2019s wounds are categorised as burns due to\nstrong acid chemicals.<\/p>\n
\u201cSurgery is still ongoing and will continue for six months to two\nyears ahead for recovery,\u201d said Saurlin, quoted by Antara on Friday\n(27\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n
He explained that the first six months phase is a crucial period in\ndetermining the direction of Andrie Yunus\u2019s recovery. Particularly to\nensure the stability of the wound condition and the body\u2019s response to\nfurther medical actions.<\/p>\n
Term for Strong Acid Chemicals<\/p>\n
Komnas HAM emphasised the use of the medical term \u201cburns due to\ndousing with strong acid chemicals\u201d in the pouring case against Andrie\nYunus. This term is used to clarify public understanding, which has\npreviously often used the term \u201cacid water\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst, burns due to dousing with strong acid chemicals. So this\nmight be the term that we can officially use together for the public,\u201d\nsaid Saurlin.<\/p>\n
According to him, the use of medically based terminology is important\nto ensure accuracy in understanding the nature of the wounds, as well as\nserving as a basis for appropriate legal and medical handling\nprocesses.<\/p>\n
He said that for burns over 20 per cent, a long recovery process is\nrequired. Saurlin stated that recovery could take up to 2 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cSurgery is still ongoing and will continue for six months to two\nyears ahead for recovery from 20 per cent burns,\u201d said Saurlin.<\/p>\n
Komnas HAM ensured that the funding for the victim\u2019s treatment is\nsupported by the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK), which is\nan important part in guaranteeing the continuity of care.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen we received confirmation that the funding, alhamdulillah, is\ncovered by LPSK,\u201d said Saurlin.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/latest-update-on-andrie-yunuss-condition-recovery-to-take-a-long-time-1774662673", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }