Mataram Health Office Ready to Assist MBG Kitchens in Obtaining Hygiene Certificates
The Mataram City Health Office, West Nusa Emba Tenggara (NTB) province, has stated its readiness to facilitate several Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Service Units (SPPG) that remain closed because they are deemed not to have met technical requirements.
The Head of the Mataram City Health Office, Emirald Isfihan, stated in Mataram on Friday that the office is open to assisting any MBG Service Units in need of help, particularly regarding the possession of Hygiene and Sanitation Feasibility Certificates (SLHS).
“In this regard, we are very open; even if there are those who do not yet understand, we will facilitate them through education and training,” he said.
Regarding the eight MBG Service Units that have not yet resumed operations, the Health Office has not yet received reports on the specific causes, other than the SLHS issue. So far, many of the temporarily suspended Service Units are already processing their SLHS, and the office is prepared to assist until they can meet the established standards.
“However, I am not entirely clear whether the SLHS applications for these units are new or belong to those facing temporary suspension, which is why some are not yet operational again,” he added.
Emirald stated that to support the government programme and ensure the quality of food distributed to students, the Health Office is ready to facilitate training, though this will be handled according to the existing queue.
“This situation is purely due to the limitations of the supervision we currently possess,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Mataram City MBG Task Force, Lalu Martawang, stated that regarding the eight closed Service Units, the MBG Regional Coordinator has been requested to conduct consultations and identify the causes.
“We must find out the context in which those eight Service Units were closed. Whether it is due to factor A, B, or C,” he said.
He added that the reasons for the closures must be clearly identified so that the recommendations issued by the relevant regional government organisations (OPD) can be held accountable and do not potentially cause issues in the future.