Bupati Brebes Paramitha Didemo Warga Soal Penghapusan Jamkesda
Summary
TLDRA group of residents staged a protest outside the KPT government office in Brebes, Indonesia, against the local government's policy that removed health insurance for the poor. The protest, driven by dissatisfaction with the policy, highlighted the impact of eliminating the SKTM (a certificate for the underprivileged) and its negative effect on healthcare access. Protesters, citing a recent case where a child died due to lack of healthcare access, demanded the reinstatement of health coverage and the inclusion of the poor in the BPJS health program. Despite police supervision, the protest ended peacefully, but the group warned of future larger protests if their demands are not met.
Takeaways
- 😀 A group of residents staged a protest in front of the KPT Brebes government office to voice opposition to a local policy eliminating health insurance (Jamkos) for the poor who are not covered by BPJS.
- 😀 The protest focused on the negative impact of the policy on access to healthcare, especially for economically disadvantaged people in Brebes.
- 😀 The policy removal included the abolition of the 'Surat Keterangan Tidak Mampu' (SKTM), which previously enabled poor people to access Jamkesda services.
- 😀 The protesters demanded the reactivation of Jamkesda and the inclusion of low-income residents in the BPJS PBI program to ensure their access to healthcare.
- 😀 The protests were spurred by the recent death of a 2-year-old child from Bantar Kawung, allegedly due to the inability to access hospital care caused by the policy.
- 😀 The child's family, who did not have BPJS, struggled to find medical help in time, which ultimately led to the child's death.
- 😀 Protesters questioned the moral responsibility of local leaders for their perceived inaction on this critical issue of public health.
- 😀 The protest was orderly and had police presence for security, with demonstrators peacefully voicing their frustrations.
- 😀 Protesters expressed their disappointment in the local government's handling of the situation, especially in the early months of the new Bupati's administration.
- 😀 The demonstrators warned they would organize a larger protest if their demands for reinstating Jamkesda and BPJS PBI inclusion were not met.
Q & A
What was the main issue that the protest in Brebes was addressing?
-The protest was addressing the local government's decision to remove the Jamkos Daerah (local health guarantee) for citizens who are not registered in BPJS PBI, which impacted the ability of the poor to access healthcare.
Who was being criticized in the protest and why?
-Bupati Paramita Widya Kusuma was being criticized for her administration's handling of the health insurance policy, particularly during her first 100 days in office, which led to the removal of Jamkos Daerah for the underprivileged.
What emotional case was highlighted by the protesters during the demonstration?
-The protesters highlighted the tragic case of a two-year-old child from Bantar Kawung who died after the family was unable to access hospital services due to the lack of BPJS coverage, illustrating the severe consequences of the policy.
What did the protesters demand from the Brebes local government?
-The protesters demanded that the local government reinstate the Jamkesda (local health insurance) and ensure that impoverished citizens are included in the BPJS PBI program.
How did the protest end?
-The protest ended peacefully after the demonstrators voiced their concerns, but they warned that they would organize a larger protest if their demands were not met.
What was the emotional reaction of the protestors regarding the death of the child?
-The protesters expressed deep emotional distress, with one individual questioning the conscience of the leaders and sharing their frustration over the lack of available solutions for the family in need.
What kind of support or financial solutions were mentioned by the protestors?
-The protesters mentioned that some individuals were forced to borrow money from sources like the Mekar cooperative to pay for healthcare expenses, highlighting the financial strain caused by the policy change.
What action did the police take during the protest?
-The protest was closely monitored by the police, but it ended without incident as the protesters were able to peacefully express their grievances.
How did the protestors feel about the government’s handling of the healthcare policy?
-The protestors felt that the government’s handling of the healthcare policy was inadequate, as it created significant barriers for the poor to access necessary medical services, leading to preventable deaths.
Why did the protesters feel that the removal of the SKTM (Surat Keterangan Tidak Mampu) was problematic?
-The removal of the SKTM, a certificate for the underprivileged, was seen as problematic because it obstructed poor families from accessing local health services, further compounding the difficulties they faced in getting healthcare.
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