Andrie Yunus Continues Intensive Care Treatment, Suffers Corneal Damage Following Caustic Acid Attack
JAKARTA — The latest condition of Andrie Yunus, Vice Coordinator of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS), is reported as stable following the caustic acid attack to which he fell victim on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
Despite this, he has experienced vision disturbance in his right eye due to chemical trauma and is currently undergoing intensive care treatment at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital (RSCM).
Yoga Nara, Legal Manager and Public Relations Manager of RSCM, stated that Andrie suffered chemical trauma to his right eye with high-severity grade three damage in the acute phase.
“This condition has resulted in a sharp decline in vision and damage to the corneal surface,” said Yoga in a press statement confirmed by Kompas.com on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the medical treatment costs for Andrie Yunus, Vice Coordinator of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS), will be waived.
“Yes, he is being treated at RSCM and we will waive the costs,” said Widyawati, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes), when contacted by Kompas.com on Tuesday.
Regarding the duration of the cost waiver, the Ministry of Health stated that the subsidy will be adjusted according to medical procedures and the patient’s medical needs throughout the treatment period.
Andrie was brought to the Emergency Department at RSCM on Friday, 13 March 2026 at approximately 00:00 WIB with burn injuries across several parts of his body, including his face, neck, chest, back, both arms, and eyes.
Based on medical examination, the victim suffered burns covering approximately 20 percent of his total body surface area.
The medical team immediately conducted initial examination and stabilisation procedures. Results of examination using pH indicators showed exposure to acidic chemical substances in the affected areas.
Subsequently, Andrie was admitted to the High Care Unit (HCU) for burn wounds to receive intensive monitoring from ophthalmology specialists, reconstructive plastic surgeons, and emergency medical teams.
“Treatment provided includes wound care, administration of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, vitamins, and treatment to maintain controlled intraocular pressure,” he continued.
Yoga confirmed that Andrie’s general condition is currently stable and not life-threatening.