Ministry of Health: 38 Percent of Puskesmas in Indonesia Still Lack Health Workers
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The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia reported that 38 percent of puskesmas (community health centers) in Indonesia still have vacancies for health workers.
Puskesmas are basic health service centers that serve the public, especially at the sub-district level. Therefore, a shortage of workers at these facilities can affect residents' access to routine check-ups and treatment.
A health worker vacancy means that the number of doctors, nurses, midwives, or other staff at a puskesmas does not yet meet needs. This condition can slow down services, especially in areas with large populations. In addition, the staff who are present must handle more patients in limited time.
This problem often occurs in remote areas and regions that are difficult to reach. In such places, health workers are usually harder to place and to retain over the long term. The government also needs to ensure that the distribution of health workers is carried out evenly so that residents in various regions receive decent services.
Sources: KoranIndopos.com
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