JKN Eases Routine Treatment for Heart Patients in Merauke
Heart disease is one of the serious health issues that requires ongoing and sustained treatment. Patients with heart conditions generally need regular check-ups and consistent medication to keep their health stable. In Merauke Regency, referral health facilities offer hope to the community seeking continuous medical care.
One patient who has directly experienced the benefits of these health services is Charles Corputty, a 71-year-old man with a history of heart disease. He has been undergoing regular check-ups and treatment at RSUD Merauke since his initial medical attention and continues to do so.
“In the treatment process, I have undergone several health check-ups to monitor my heart condition, and regular examinations are an important part of efforts to maintain health so that the condition remains controlled and to prevent more serious complications,” said Charles.
As a long-term patient, Charles assesses that the health services provided by medical personnel at RSUD Merauke run well. From registration to doctor examinations and supporting health services, patients can access them according to their medical needs.
Through the JKN Programme, Charles can access health services from primary facilities to referral hospitals in accordance with applicable procedures. This is one of the government’s efforts to ensure that the public receives equitable and sustainable access to health services.
Meanwhile, the Head of the BPJS Kesehatan Merauke Branch, Dani Hamdani, stated that the JKN Programme is designed to provide health protection to the public so they can obtain necessary medical services according to medical indications.
According to him, heart disease is one of the conditions that requires continuous health monitoring. Therefore, JKN participants are encouraged to undergo regular health check-ups and follow medical advice so that the treatment process can run optimally.
“I remind the public to maintain health by adopting a healthy lifestyle as a preventive step against various non-communicable diseases, including heart disease. Public awareness to undergo early health check-ups is also considered important to detect potential diseases earlier,” said Dani.
With support from health workers at health service facilities and protection through the JKN Programme, it is hoped that the public can obtain optimal and sustainable health services.
Dani added that good health services not only play a role in the patient’s healing process but also provide a sense of security and trust for the public in accessing health services. This is an important part of efforts to improve the quality of public health in Merauke Regency.
“Synergy between health facilities, medical personnel, and health insurance providers is expected to continue to be strengthened so that the public can receive increasingly better and more equitable health services, and the JKN Programme is expected to remain one of the key pillars in supporting health service access for all people.”