Reviewing Vaccinations For Health Workers, Erick Thohir: Sinovac Vaccine, Safe, Efficacious And Halal

JAKARTA - BUMN Minister Erick Thohir is optimistic that the first period of vaccination aimed at health workers will protect and strengthen health, as well as dedication in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister Erick said that by having been vaccinated, the front guard of national health would be better protected so that the services provided in dealing with COVID-19 patients would be more optimal.

"Now health workers, public servants, and the public can be vaccinated without any doubt. The Sinovac vaccine is safe, efficacious, and halal," said Erick Thohir while reviewing the vaccination activities of health workers, assistants and health workers who took place at the Central Hospital. Pertamina, quoted from Antara, Tuesday, January 19.

During the review, the Minister of BUMN took the time to have a dialogue with the vaccinated health workers, accompanied by the Director of Pertamina Bina Medika IHC, Dr. Fathema Djan Rachmat.

"God willing, vaccination accompanied by disciplined health protocols will protect themselves, the people around them, and the country. I am optimistic that vaccination of health workers will not only strengthen and protect their health and soul, but will also increase the optimal service possible for COVID-19 patients," he said. Minister Erick.

A total of 20 health workers consisting of doctors, nurses, radiologists, nutritionists, refractionists (eye examination experts), pharmacists, cleaners, to ambulance drivers from four representatives of the BUMN Hospital participated in the initial vaccination.

"Having been vaccinated, health workers who daily struggle to care for patients, even for up to 10 months in the Modular Hospital will be awake and their loved ones will also be maintained. This proves that the government is here to protect its people, especially health workers. health protocol and return to the second vaccination, in two weeks, "he said.

PT Pertamina Bina Medika (Pertamedika) IHC as the holding for state-owned hospitals has 35 hospitals spread throughout the country with a total number of health workers reaching around 18 thousand people.

The management of Pertamina Bina Medika IHC ensures that within 3 months all health workers on duty in all BUMN hospitals have been vaccinated.

"I am grateful to all those who have worked hard so far. BUMN Hospital Holding has shown its best performance during the pandemic by collaborating with each other, and building a good health ecosystem with private and regional hospitals," said Erick.