Moeldoko Appreciates All Parties Participating In Accelerating National Vaccination

Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko visits the Sinergi Sehat COVID-19 vaccination center in Jakarta, Monday, August 9 (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Presidential Staff Office (KSP) appreciates the efforts of all parties participating in taking concrete steps to encourage the acceleration of the national vaccination program for the community. Bangkit, in Jakarta, Monday. “This is the example that the nation needs today. I have to appreciate all those who have made a real contribution to at least take part in curbing the COVID-19 case in Indonesia," said Moeldoko in a press release received by KSP, in Jakarta, reported by Antara, Monday, August 9. The Healthy Synergy COVID-19 Vaccination Center is a a form of collaboration between the government, the Jakarta Open University, the University of Indonesia Alumni Association, BAKTI Kominfo, Media Group, and 10 hospitals that are members of the Indonesian Vertical Hospital Association (ARVI) consisting of RSCM, Fatmawati Jakarta Hospital, Sulianti Saroso Hospital, and others . As many as 6,000 people have registered and been vaccinated for free in the vaccination program which was carried out from July 26 to September 15, 2021. On the sidelines of his visit to the Healthy Synergy COVID-19 Vaccination Center, Moeldoko greeted and chatted with people who were being injected with vaccines. Moeldoko gave encouragement to children who were preparing to get their turn for vaccine injections. "During this pandemic, what is needed is mutual cooperation, real work, not discussion, not insulting, and not seeing everything from the negative side," explained Moeldoko.

He conveyed that the government is currently setting a number of policies as an effort to overcome the pandemic, including the implementation of mobility restrictions through the PPKM policy, enforcement of the 5M health protocol, increasing 3T, encouraging the recovery rate through medical assistance, especially for self-isolated patients, rolling out community social assistance programs, and carry out vaccination programs for all citizens without exception. By the end of 2021, the Indonesian government will receive a total of 183 million doses of vaccine, which will come in stages, namely 70 million doses in September, 40 million doses (October), 35 million doses (November). ), and 38 million doses (December). The government targets the implementation of vaccination to reach 5 million doses every day. "What we have to do is give full support to all parties, we show that we are part of the effort to suppress COVID-19," explained Moeldoko.

The former TNI Commander emphasized the importance of the community to be patient in undergoing PPKM, because effective implementation of PPKM will be able to restore public health and the country's economy. Moeldoko emphasized that PPKM is an effective policy in suppressing the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, the Chief Executive of the Healthy Synergy Vaccination Center, Endang Mariani, said that this vaccination center opens vaccine services for children aged at least 12 years. , pregnant/breastfeeding women, people with cancer, and those with comorbidities. The vaccination center is supported by 10 vertical hospitals that provide doctors for consultation with patients before being vaccinated. n, and Islamic boarding schools,” said Endang.