News Of 13 Deaths Of Members Of The 2024 Election KPPS, Ministry Of Health: But Still Verified By The Health Office

KPPS officers are conducting a vote count at TPS 8 of Mugirejo Village, Samarinda (Between-M Ghofar)

JAKARTA - Head of the Communication and Public Service Bureau of the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) Siti Nadia Tarmizi said about 15 percent of KPPS officers (Voting Organizer Group) were over 55 years old. "There are still around 15 percent of officers who are over 55 years old because there are indeed limited officers who wish to become officers. In addition, there are still those who have comorbid diseases, but they are not controlled," Nadia said in a written statement, Thursday, February 15, quoted by Antara. Based on reports from health facilities, both clinics, hospitals, and health centers, he continued, there were a number of officers who were undergoing outpatient treatment and some were reported to have died. Four officers died and the deaths had been verified. "There were 13 reported deaths, but they are still in the verification process of the local Health Office," he said. He said previously there were a number of efforts to reduce the risk to health during the general election (election), such as health screening for those who register as KPPS. The conditions put forward, he said, include the age of 20 to 55 years. In addition, they prioritize people who do not have comorbidities or chronic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, kidney disorders, stroke, and lung disease. "Healthy psychologically, not having mental disorders in any form," said Nadia. In addition, they also limit their working time to 8 to 10 hours a day.

Nadia stated that they also always educate the public about health protocols and the 4C concept for KPPS officers, namely getting enough sleep, drinking enough, eating enough, and enough exercise. As an effort to prevent emergency events, he continued, health centers and hospitals were on standby 24 hours for February 14-15. In addition, the referral system and Public Safety Center (PSC) 119 were also alerted. PSC 119 is an emergency response speed service for the community, including members of the KPPS, which requires health services. "Stay alert if there are natural, non-natural disasters or social conflicts, and the regional government must make an anticipatory plan if there is a disaster," said Siti Nadia Tarmizi.