Maternal And Child Health Emergency, POGI Calls For Strict Medical Competency Standards

JAKARTA - Maternal and child health is still an emergency issue that requires serious attention, especially in areas with limited access to medical services.

The high mortality rate of external and perintal in a number of regions shows that this challenge has not been fully resolved.

In this context, the Indonesian Obstetrics and Gynecology Association (POGI) emphasized the importance of a systemic and competency-based approach to tackling the emergency of mothers and children.

POGI advises three main steps to overcome this condition: strengthening health worker training programs, increasing access to specialist services, as well as utilizing technologies such as telemedicine and remote supervision.

"The health problems of mothers and children are a key indicator of national health development. Efforts to reduce maternal and baby mortality are not enough just by opening service access, but also by ensuring quality and safety in every medical action," said the General Chairperson of POGI, dr. Yudi M. Hidayat, in an official statement in Jakarta, Friday.

This statement was made in response to the discourse on the involvement of general practitioners in invasive medical procedures, such as caesarean surgery. According to Yudi, such policies need to be carefully reviewed and refer to global organizational standards such as WHO, ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), as well as RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists), all of which emphasize the importance of training and competency certification in carrying out invasive actions.

Data from the External Perintal Death Notification (MPDN) released by POGI shows that most maternal deaths can be prevented if the handling is carried out by trained medical personnel. This is proof that medical competence plays a crucial role in saving the lives of mothers and babies.

POGI also noted that the increase in the number of caesarean operations has not been proven to be effective in reducing the morbidity and mortality of mothers and babies. "Technical ability alone is not enough. Medical personnel must understand the complexity of cases and be able to carry out risk management appropriately," Yudi explained.

Therefore, POGI emphasizes that health policies must be based on international standards and patient safety principles. Providing operational authority to general practitioners without adequate training, according to him, risks endangering patients and lowering public confidence in health services.

Every medical measure, especially those at high risk such as sectiono at the same time, must be carried out by a obstetrician and obstetrician who has gone through intensive training. This is to ensure the safety of mothers and babies," he said.

Yudi also added that the public has the right to obtain clear information regarding who is authorized to take certain medical actions.

Policy transparency and community involvement in the decision-making process are important aspects in building a credible and competitive health system.