Ministry of Health Emphasizes Self-Care as a Pillar of Indonesian Public Health
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The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) states that self-care is one of the main pillars for maintaining the health of Indonesia's people. According to Kemenkes, self-care encompasses a person's ability to look after their own health, including through responsible self-medication.
Self-medication means that people can manage minor health complaints without always having to go to a health facility. Kemenkes considers this approach can help reduce the burden on health services, particularly at puskesmas (community health centers) and hospitals. However, Kemenkes also reminds that the medicine used must match the complaint and the directions for use stated on the packaging.
In addition, Kemenkes stresses the importance of public understanding of disease symptoms and of knowing when a person needs to consult a health worker. If complaints do not improve or actually become worse, the public is asked to have themselves examined promptly by a doctor or the nearest health worker.
With growing awareness of self-care, Kemenkes hopes people can become more independent in maintaining their health day to day. Kemenkes also calls on all parties to keep disseminating accurate health information so that the public can make the right decisions.
Sources: ANTARA News Bali
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