Good News, Now The Government Allows Citizens Who Do Not Have NIK For Vaccination

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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Health allows residents who do not yet have a resident identification number (NIK) to get a COVID-19 vaccination. This is stated in the Circular Letter of the Ministry of Health Number HK.02.02/III/15242/2021.

As previously known, the implementation of national vaccination requires data collection on targets that will be included in the Information System for a COVID-19 vaccination data containing name and address (by name and by address), as well as NIK.

"This Circular is intended to increase the support and cooperation of the central government, local governments, communities, and relevant stakeholders in the implementation of COVID-19 vaccination for vulnerable communities and other people who do not have a NIK," wrote Secretary General of the Ministry of Health Oscar Primadi in a SE. , quoted Wednesday, August 4th.

Oscar admitted that in the implementation of vaccination for people belonging to vulnerable groups, there were administrative obstacles related to the fulfillment of population data.

Therefore, so that the implementation of vaccination can be intensified, it is necessary to optimize support for the implementation of the COVID 19 vaccination by allowing residents who do not have a NIK to be vaccinated. the establishment of herd immunity in society can be achieved.

In this SE, Oscar also asked the Regional Health Office to coordinate with relevant regional apparatuses in the context of implementing vaccinations for vulnerable communities, such as groups of people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, prison residents, people with social welfare problems (PMKS), and problematic Indonesian migrant workers. PMIB), as well as other people who do not yet have a NIK.

"Covid-19 vaccination services for people who do not have an NIK can be carried out together with the Population and Civil Registry Office at an agreed service location so that the community can be served and the needs of the NIK can be met," he continued.