Nearly 40 Percent of Puskesmas in Indonesia Still Lack Health Workers
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The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia reported that around 38 percent of puskesmas (community health centers) across Indonesia still lack medical personnel. This condition is a concern because puskesmas are the frontline of basic health services for the public, especially in areas far from major hospitals.
According to the data, the government needs approximately 6,927 additional health workers. This number is needed to ensure equitable access to health services, so that residents in various regions can receive the same quality of care.
A shortage of health workers at puskesmas can affect the quality of services, such as patient examinations, immunization, and disease prevention programs. Therefore, meeting the need for medical personnel is considered important to support national public health targets.
To date, further details regarding the most affected areas and plans for placing health workers have not been fully announced in the report. The public is expected to keep monitoring the government's policy developments on this matter.
Sources: detikHealth
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