Kudus Hospital Free MBG Poisoning Student Treatment, Including Those Treated in VIP

KUDUS - The Loekmono Hadi Kudus Hospital, Central Java, has waived the cost of hospitalization for students of SMA Negeri 2 Kudus who are undergoing treatment, including patients who have been upgraded to VIP treatment rooms, due to suspected food poisoning from the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.

Acting Director of Loekmono Hadi Kudus Hospital, Mustiko Wibowo, said that of the number of students who were treated, there were two patients who underwent an increase in treatment class to the VIP room.

"Of the number of students who were treated, there were two patients who were upgraded to the VIP treatment room," said Mustiko in Kudus, Antara, Tuesday, February 3.

He explained that procedurally the patient's family did sign a letter of consent for the increase in the class of treatment.

However, the hospital's finance department has not yet been aware of the policy of Kudus Regent Sam'ani Intakoris and Deputy Regent Bellinda who has free of charge all treatment costs for patients suspected of poisoning MBG.

As a result, there are patients who have paid for treatment costs. Mustiko ensures that the costs that have already been paid will be returned to patients today, Tuesday (3/2).

Based on hospital data, as many as 33 high school students from Kudus State High School 2 were taken to the Emergency Room (IGD) of the Loekmono Hadi Kudus Hospital due to suspected poisoning of the MBG menu. Of these, 15 students were undergoing outpatient treatment, while the other 18 students were undergoing inpatient treatment.

Since the registration process, the hospital has provided education to patients and families that treatment in the VIP room is generally subject to additional costs in accordance with applicable regulations. The patient's family who applied for a class upgrade also signed an informed consent as proof of willingness to bear the additional costs.

However, with the local government policy, all the costs of treating suspected MBG poisoning patients are fully covered. RSUD Loekmono Hadi Kudus also mentioned that the limited capacity made it impossible for all inpatients to be placed in VIP rooms.

Meanwhile, based on data from the Kudus Regency Health Office, the total number of students referred to and undergoing treatment at a number of hospitals reached 135 people. Of this number, as many as 47 students had to undergo hospitalization.