Cianjur Internship Doctor Dies from Measles, This is the Ministry of Health's Step

Illustration of measles (Freepic)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) spoke up for the death of an internship doctor with the initials AMW, 26 years old, at Cimacan Hospital, Cianjur, West Java. The young doctor died on Thursday, March 26, 2026, after experiencing measles with pneumonia complications.

The Ministry of Health stated that the deceased had a fever, red rash, and severe shortness of breath before dying. This case immediately triggered a field response because the victim was a health worker who was on duty.

"Based on the results of the interim investigation, the patient suffered from measles with pneumonia complications that worsened his health condition. The Cimacan Hospital has carried out medical treatment according to the standard on March 26, 2026. However, the patient was later declared dead after the hospital tried to provide maximum treatment," said Head of the Communication and Public Information Bureau of the Ministry of Health Aji Muhawarman in a statement. official, Friday, March 27.

The Ministry of Health expressed its deep condolences for the death. At the same time, the Cianjur Health Service, the West Java Health Service, and the Ministry of Health are scheduled to conduct an epidemiological investigation on Friday, March 27.

Aji said the team would trace close contacts, find the source of transmission, assess the level of risk, and provide vitamin A to suppress the potential for wider transmission in the local area.

According to Aji, this case shows that measles is not a disease that only threatens children. Adults who have never been vaccinated or have never been infected are still at risk of experiencing severe complications, even fatal.

The Ministry of Health appeals to the public to immediately complete immunization because vaccination is considered the most effective protection to prevent severe symptoms and death from measles. Residents are also asked to immediately consult a health facility if they experience high fever and red rash.

In addition, the public is asked to continue to carry out clean and healthy living behaviors, such as washing hands with soap, consuming nutritious food, and wearing masks when suffering from measles.