Ministry of Law and Human Rights Boosts Health Workers' Human Rights Capacity in Bangka

The Ministry of Law and Human Rights (KemenHAM) in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province is increasing the human rights capacity of healthcare workers (nakes) throughout Bangka Regency, so that they prioritise human rights values in serving the community. “We hope that healthcare workers, in carrying out their duties, always prioritise human rights values,” said Suherman, Head of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights for the Bangka Belitung Islands, in Pangkalpinang on Wednesday. He stated that the socialisation and education activity on strengthening human rights was attended by state civil apparatus (ASN) from the Bangka Health Office, Bangka Regional General Hospital, Kenanga Community Health Centre, Sungailiat Community Health Centre, Pemali Community Health Centre, Riau Silip Community Health Centre, and the Bangka Regency Health Laboratory, with the aim of increasing the human rights capacity of ASN and healthcare workers. He emphasised that as state apparatus, they must carry out every duty with full responsibility and professionalism in providing services to the community. “Health workers are at the forefront of providing quality health services to the community to improve public health standards in this region. Therefore, be a healthcare worker who, in every execution of duty, always prioritises human rights values,” he said. Nora Sukma Dewi, Head of the Bangka Health Office, stated that healthcare workers need human rights protection, considering the heavy duties and responsibilities in the field, thus requiring legal protection guarantees so that health workers can perform their duties optimally. According to her, to prevent human rights violations, the Bangka Health Office always strives to provide services to the community by collaborating with the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the education office, and other relevant agencies, so that health workers gain access to provide health services. “The implementation of programmes by the health office for the community is necessary, so that they align with the health law and the human rights law,” she said.