Not Only The DPR, The DPD Of The Republic Of Indonesia Will Also Call IDI On The Controversy Over The Dismissal Of Prisoners

Doctor Terawan/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The polemic of the dismissal of former Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Menkes) Terawan Agus Putranto from the membership of the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI), has received sharp attention from the DPR and DPD RI.

In addition to the DPR, DPD RI through Committee III in charge of health will also summon IDI regarding the issue of Terawan's permanent dismissal from the organization.

"Isn't there a wiser step if there is a mistake on the part of the person concerned? After all, he has contributed to this country. Of course, this is our record in Committee III, we will summon IDI to provide information and clarification," said DPD RI Committee III Chairman Sylviana Murni to reporters, Tuesday, March 29. This senator from DKI Jakarta appreciates the service nicks that have been made by Dr. Terawan. Including finding the Nusantara vaccine to help the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic when it was at its worst.

"I believe that the Nusantara vaccine that Doctor Terawan worked on was able to accelerate the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only support, but I have also been injected with the Nusantara vaccine by Doctor Terawan on May 21, 2021 last year," said Sylvi. Because of his services, Sylvi believes that Terawan has the right to be fought for in order to get a wise decision.

"Because Doctor Terawan is one of the best doctors in Indonesia. There are many achievements, we will fight for them," he said.

It is known that Commission IX of the DPR RI will hold a Public Hearing Meeting (RDPU) with the Management of the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) and Prof. Dr. Romli Atmasasmita, regarding the explanation of the main tasks and functions of IDI as an Indonesian medical professional organization, Tuesday, March 29, noon. RDPU starts at 13.00 WIB.

The summons to IDI is also related to the dismissal of former Health Minister Terawan Agus Putranto. The plan was for the RDPU to summon both parties, but in the DPR's agenda, Terawan's name was not listed in the meeting this afternoon. Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission IX Felly Estelitas Runtuwene said what happened to Terawan was closely related to the Law on Medical Education and regulations related to the practice of doctors. He admitted that he received a message from the leadership of the DPR to immediately summon PB IDI and several professional organizations related to the practice of doctors. .