Vice President Gibrante Rakabuming Raka visited Efarina Etaham\nHospital and Amanda Berastagi General Hospital in Karo Regency, North\nSumatra, on Friday (11\/09\/2026). The Vice President personally inspected\nthe condition of the children currently undergoing treatment due to food\npoisoning from the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme.<\/p>\n
Gibran initially spoke with parents who reported that their children\nwere also affected by the poisoning. The Vice President emphasised that\nthe government would bear all costs for medical treatment and care. His\npresence served as a demonstration of concern for the children\u2019s health\nand to ensure that their recovery process proceeds swiftly and\noptimally.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will cover all medical costs. Until the children are truly\nrecovered and return to school, it is our responsibility; we will cover\neverything until they are completely healed,\u201d said Gibran at Efarina\nEtaham Hospital on Friday (11\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n
Gibran, accompanied by the Governor of North Sumatra, Bobby Nasution,\nreaffirmed that the government takes full responsibility for the\nincident. Gibran also ensured that the patients receive the best\npossible medical services.<\/p>\n
\u201cGovernor, please assist them; we will cover everything until the\nchildren are fully recovered. We will ensure the children receive the\nbest service in the hospital, including doctors, medicines, and whatever\nelse is needed until they are healed. If any costs arise, Governor, it\nis our collective responsibility; we will cover it all,\u201d he\nexplained.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/visiting-students-poisoned-by-free-nutritious-meal-programme-in-north-sumatra-gibran-i-apologise-we-are-at-1789135271", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }