Chronology Of Irene Sokoy And Her Baby Dies After Being Rejected By 4 Hospitals In Papua

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JAYAPURA A pregnant woman named Irene Sokoy and the baby in her womb died on Monday, November 17 morning in the Entrop area, Jayapura City. This tragic incident occurred after Irene was allegedly rejected by four hospitals in an effort to get medical help.

According to information from the Head of Hobong Village, Abraham Kabey, Irene began to feel a heavy contraction in her village, Hobong Village, Sentani District, Jayapura Regency, on Sunday afternoon November 16. The family then took Irene using a speedboat to Yowari Hospital in Jayapura Regency.

Arriving at Yowari Hospital, Irene's condition worsened. He reportedly experienced shortness of breath and the fetus had not yet arrived when he was born. The family asked for a referral but the process of making the letter was considered slow. The ambulance only arrived at around 01.22 WIT.

Referral directed Irene to Dian Harapan Waena Hospital, Jayapura City. However, at the hospital, the family admitted that they were again rejected, and were only given a dark and hot room without adequate service.

The condition then took Irene to the Abepura Hospital, but it was suspected that there was a commotion between the family and the nurses because the doctor was not there.

Furthermore, he was referred to Bhayangkara Hospital, Jayapura City, which stated that all BPJS rooms were full and asked for an advance of Rp. 4 million for medical action. The family did not have funds, and the request for medical treatment was rejected. The ambulance left Bhayangkara Hospital at around 03.30 WIT to Dok II Jayapura Hospital.

On the way, in the Entrok area, Irene's condition was critical: her mouth was foamy and her breath was absent. The family decided to return to Bhayangkara Hospital, but upon arrival at around 05.00 WIT, Irene and the baby in her womb could not be saved.

Responding to this case, the Governor of Papua, Matthew D. Fakhiri, apologized and called the incident an example of the breakdown of health services that should not be repeated.

"I apologize and deeply condolences for the events and stupidity of government officials from the top to the lower levels," said Matthew in his statement, Sunday, November 23.

This case is a sharp spotlight related to the problem of health services for pregnant women in the regions, especially access to referral hospitals and emergency patient handling procedures.