Jakarta - The Ministry of Health explained the chronology of the death of AMW (25) internship doctor in Cianjur, West Java. On March 8-16, 2026, AMW served at Pagelan Hospital handling measles cases.
Then, on March 18, he complained of fever, flu, and cough, so he asked for permission not to serve. The request was also granted. However, AMW still came to serve sif in the morning for three consecutive days and handled measles cases on March 19 and 21.
This was explained by the Secretary of the Directorate General of Disease Control of the Ministry of Health, Andri Saguni, at a press conference in Jakarta, Monday, March 30.
Furthermore, on March 25 at 23.00 AMW entered the emergency room of Cimacan Hospital, brought by family members. According to information, AMW had a loss of consciousness one hour earlier.
On March 26 at 00.30, AMW was immediately referred to the ICU, but his condition worsened at 09.15 WIB so that he was intubated. At 11.30 WIB, AMW was declared dead with the final diagnosis of measles with heart and brain disorders.
Andi emphasized that the Ministry of Health together with the West Java Provincial Health Service and Cianjur Regency immediately responded quickly to this case by conducting an epidemiological investigation. Specimens from AMW were taken and examined at the Biofarma Laboratory. The results were positive for measles.
In connection with this, the Ministry of Health has issued a Circular from the Deputy Director General of P2 regarding vigilance against measles for medical personnel and health workers on March 27, 2026. This circular was issued in order to prevent the number of measles cases in health workers and medical personnel.
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