Yesterday: Routine Immunisation Prevents Disease Outbreaks to Stunting Management in IKN

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several interesting humanities news items occurred on Sunday (3/5) and can be read again today to start this week. The news begins with routine immunisation to prevent extraordinary incidents (KLB) of infectious diseases to efforts to accelerate the reduction of stunting in the IKN area. 1. IDAI states routine immunisation can prevent KLB of infectious diseases The Indonesian Paediatric Society (IDAI) states that routine immunisation is one of the main keys in preventing extraordinary incidents (KLB) of infectious diseases that still occur in Indonesia, including in Cirebon, West Java. Chairman of the IDAI Central Board Piprim Basarah Yanuarso in Cirebon said various cases that have emerged can actually be prevented if immunisation coverage in the community is high and even. “We are still seeing how Indonesia is still preoccupied with various KLB or outbreaks of infectious diseases that can actually be prevented with immunisation,” said Piprim. 2. MGBKI urges independent audit of intern doctor death case The Indonesian Council of Medical Professors (MGBKI) urges all related parties to conduct an independent audit of the intern doctor death case reported while undergoing treatment at Muhammad Hoesin Hospital (RSMH) in Palembang, South Sumatra. The death case of dr Myta Aprilia Azmy has attracted public attention because she previously served in the internship programme at K.H. Daud Arif Hospital, Kuala Tungkal, Jambi, and is suspected of experiencing work exploitation. “MGBKI urges the Ministry of Health, Indonesian Medical Council, educational institutions and teaching hospitals to conduct an independent audit of the chronology, supervision system, workload, clinical response, availability of medicines, and work culture accompanying this incident,” said MGBKI Chairman Budi Iman Santoso. 3. Deputy Minister of Basic and Secondary Education: Hardiknas is a momentum to strengthen the direction of education transformation Deputy Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Wamendikdasmen) Fajar Riza Ul Haq said that the commemoration of National Education Day (Hardiknas) is a moment for reflection to strengthen the direction of national education transformation. “Education does not only function as a transfer of knowledge, but also a process of humanising humans, building character, and preparing generations capable of answering the challenges of the times,” said the Deputy Minister of Basic and Secondary Education. 4. SPPG in Bogor increases MBG recipients after having a certified chef The Nutrition Fulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) Jogjogan Silma 2 in Bogor Regency, West Java, is slowly seeing an increase in the number of beneficiaries of the Free Nutritious Meals Programme (MBG) since the cook or chef has a certificate from the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP). Head of SPPG Jogjogan Silma 2 Didin stated that, in addition to the chef who has been certified by BNSP, the addition of beneficiaries was also carried out after the kitchen was deemed ready in terms of technical aspects and service quality. “Initially we served 1,670 beneficiaries. Because our chef is already certified, the capacity can be increased. Now it has reached 2,916 beneficiaries,” he said in an official statement. 5. Authority accelerates stunting reduction in IKN area The Nusantara Capital Authority (IKN) is accelerating the reduction of stunting in the IKN area, Indonesia’s new capital in parts of Penajam Paser Utara Regency and Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan Province. “A comprehensive programme is being implemented in accelerating the reduction of stunting,” said Director of Basic Services of the IKN Authority, Suwito.