Just 7 Months Inaugurated As Director General Of P2P Ministry Of Health, Yurianto Was Changed To Become Minister Of Health Expert Staff

JAKARTA - Minister of Health (Menkes) Terawan Agus Putranto inaugurated Achmad Yurianto, who previously served as Director General (Dirjen) of Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) of the Ministry of Health to become Expert Staff of the Minister of Health in the Health Technology and Globalization Sector.

Today's inauguration is based on Presidential Decree Number 155 / TPA of 2020 concerning Dismissal and Appointment of and in Middle High Leaders in the Ministry of Health.

In his written statement, Minister of Health Terawan emphasized that Yurianto's transfer from his previous position to a new position was an ordinary rotation in order to reform and strengthen the organization.

"This inauguration should be interpreted as an organizational interest, not just the placement of official figures at certain levels of positions and interests. Organizational reform and strengthening are carried out in order to improve performance and maximum implementation of duties and services," said Terawan, Friday, October 23.

Furthermore, he advised Yurianto to carry out his duties properly.

The former Head of the Central Army Hospital (RSPAD) Gatot Subroto also hopes that his subordinates can continue to innovate, especially to provide easy access for the public to health services, especially digital services.

It is known that Yurianto was appointed Director General of P2P on March 9 last. At that time, he replaced Anung Sugihantono who entered retirement.

Previously, he served as Secretary of the Directorate General of P2P and was the Government Spokesperson regarding the handling of COVID-19.