Musi Banyuasin Regent's Fast Move To Help Toddler Aisha, 2 Years 'Abandoned' Waiting Schedule For Heart Surgery

Regent of Musi Banyuasin Dodi Reza Alex Noerdin (Left), Special Staff of President Diaz Hendropriyono (Center) and Mayor of Lubuklinggau, Prana Putra Sohe

JAKARTA - Mayor of Lubuklinggau, South Sumatra, Prana Putra Sohe, met with the Regent of Musi Banyuasin, Dodi Reza Alex Noerdin, at the Office of the Special Staff of President Diaz Hendropriyono.

During the meeting, Mayor Prana told the story of Aisha Shaquenna, a 3-year-old child from Lubuklinggau who has been waiting for heart surgery for 2 years.

Spontaneously, Regent Dodi, who heard this confession, immediately moved quickly to help bring Aisha to Sekayu Regional Hospital, Musi Banyuasin, for heart surgery. Diaz Hendropriyono's assistance from Regent Dodi was broadcasted on his YouTube channel.

"This Mr. Mayor has a resident, still 3 years old, a small child wants heart surgery but it is difficult, it has been a long wait 2 years because of queuing. Alhamdullilah, here we meet the Regent of Banyuasin asking for immediate execution, immediately accepted," said Diaz as quoted by VOI from the YouTube channel, Saturday, February 20.

Both Diaz, Regent Dodi, and Mayor Prana also took the time to make video calls to Aisha and her mother. "How long has Aisha been waiting for heart surgery," Diaz asked.

"It's been 2 years sir. Thank you very much for your help," said Mrs. Aisha on the other end of the telephone. Aisha who was wearing the yellow shirt was seen waving to Diaz.

Regent Dodi said that in Musi Banyuasin there is a special hospital that deals with heart problems. Of course, before entering there, Aisha was first examined by a specialist to ensure that the preconditions before surgery were met.

Regarding costs, Regent Dodi confirmed that it would be free. "God willing, the mayor will be brought to Sekayu, Musi Banyuasin for our operation with a team of doctors. We will try as soon as possible to get the surgery immediately," he said.

Mayor Prana said that due to the long handling, Aisha's hands had started to look bluish. Luckily, her meeting with Regent Dodi brought miracles for Aisha.

At the end of the video, Diaz expressed his gratitude for Regent Dodi's quick response. "Hopefully it will be of benefit to Aisha. In general, for the people of South Sumatra," said Diaz.