Anies Anticipates The Birth Rate Burst Due To The Pandemic

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: DKI Jakarta Public Relations)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan asked the ranks of the DKI Regional Work Units (SKPD) to anticipate the high birth rate due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is because the implementation of a large-scale social distancing period (PSBB) in Jakarta has made people more active at home. Since many workers have a lot of time at home, the potential for pregnancy increases.

"The pregnancy rate is increasing. This is a fact throughout the world. We don't want the situation to be that we don't anticipate changes. If we don't anticipate, it's very troublesome," Anies said in a meeting broadcast on the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Youtube, seen on Tuesday, August 18.

Then, Anies asked Assistant Regional Secretary for People's Welfare (Kesra) Catur Laswanto to project the number of maternal pregnancies in Jakarta until birth.

Then, Anies said there needed to be bed preparation for the delivery process in the next few months, seen from the projected birth rate.

"Projected this March to August, how many pregnancies. Do not let 9 months later our health centers lack space," said Anies.

In addition, Anies also asked the Jakarta Health Office (Dinkes) to collect midwives in DKI to anticipate the boom in birth rates during the pandemic.

"The midwife's houses were collected, invited to cooperate with the government. Anticipate the increasing birth rate," he said.

Furthermore, Anies also asked the DKI Jakarta Health Office to prioritize maternal and child health in their work programs. Because, after the birth period, the mother and child need special health care such as immunization.

"There is a new problem. Immunization cannot be like before. The way of serving has changed completely (by implementing health protocols, ed)," said Anies.

"Therefore, I ask all ranks to read the implications of the pandemic in each of their respective affairs. So, in each sector, you will find changes and will find relevant inspiration for all of you," he concluded.

Pregnancy rates are increasing. This is a fact all over the world.

Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan