RSCM: Andrie Yunus Now Stable, Not in Life-Threatening Condition
The National Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) has provided an update on the condition of Andrie Yunus, Vice Coordinator of human rights organisation KontraS, following medical treatment for caustic acid burns. RSCM confirmed that Andrie’s condition is now stable and not life-threatening.
“The patient’s general condition is now stable and not life-threatening,” RSCM stated on Tuesday 17 March 2026.
RSCM assured that medical treatment will continue in stages. This includes potential tissue reconstruction procedures to help optimise the recovery of vision function.
“Medical treatment will continue in stages in accordance with the patient’s condition progression, including potential tissue reconstruction procedures and further treatment to help optimise the recovery of vision function,” RSCM stated.
“RSCM is committed to providing comprehensive and professional medical services to every patient requiring treatment for similar complex trauma cases,” the hospital added.
RSCM indicated that Andrie received treatment early Friday morning 13 March at approximately midnight. At that time, Andrie presented with burns to his face, neck, chest, back and both arms, accompanied by vision disturbance in his right eye.
RSCM conducted initial examination. Testing with a pH indicator revealed exposure to acidic chemical substances in the wound area.
“Upon arrival at the emergency department, the medical team immediately conducted initial examination and stabilisation procedures. Examination using pH indicators revealed exposure to acidic chemical substances in the wound area,” RSCM stated.
RSCM disclosed that Andrie sustained approximately 20 per cent burn injuries. Chemical trauma to his right eye was also identified, with severity graded at level three in the acute phase, resulting in significant vision loss.
“Further examination results showed that the patient sustained approximately 20 per cent burn injuries to body areas and chemical trauma to the right eye graded as level three severity in the acute phase,” RSCM stated.
“This condition caused sharp vision loss and damage to the corneal surface,” the hospital added.
RSCM conducted debridement of damaged tissue in the right eye and amniotic membrane transplantation. This was performed to protect the eye surface and support the healing process.
“The patient underwent debridement of damaged tissue in the right eye and amniotic membrane transplantation to protect the eye surface and support the healing process,” RSCM stated.
Andrie is currently admitted to the High Care Unit (HCU) for intensive medical care by the medical team. Therapy includes wound care, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, vitamins and treatment.
“The patient is subsequently admitted to the HCU burn unit to receive comprehensive monitoring and further care by a multidisciplinary medical team consisting of ophthalmology specialists, reconstructive plastic surgery doctors and emergency medical personnel,” RSCM stated.
“Therapy provided includes wound care, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, vitamins and treatment to maintain controlled intraocular pressure,” the hospital added.
Jakarta Metro Police Chief Irjen Asep Edi Suheri stated that his unit will thoroughly investigate the caustic acid attack on Andrie Yunus. Suheri said the case will be handled transparently and professionally in accordance with instructions from President Prabowo Subianto.
“We affirm that Jakarta Metro Police is committed to handling this matter professionally, transparently and accountably. These steps are implemented according to the President’s direction and instructions from the National Police Chief to ensure all stages proceed professionally, transparently and are investigated until completion,” Suheri said at a press conference at Jakarta Metro Police headquarters Monday 16 March.
He stated that the case handling prioritises prudence. He noted that all information released to the public does not cause incorrect speculation.
“We prioritise the principle of prudence so that all information conveyed to the community has been verified,” he said.