Pikobar West Java Distributes 589 Packages Of Medicine And Vitamins For Isoman COVID-19 Residents

BANDUNG - The West Java COVID-19 Information and Coordination Center (Pikobar) stated that from January 1 to February 18, 2022, until 23.59 WIB, as many as 589 prescription drug/vitamin packages had been distributed to people in need.

Currently, people who are self-isolating are increasingly enjoying services through the West Java COVID-19 Information and Coordination Center (Pikobar) application in an effort to cure COVID-19.

Elma Anugrah, an isoman patient, resident of Margahayu, East Bekasi, said Saturday that with the Pikobar she was able to get help with medicines and vitamins from the Regional Government of West Java Province.

"With the drug/multivitamin assistance program, we are happy for the attention of the Governor and his staff," said Elma in a press release from West Java Public Relations quoted by Antara, Saturday, February 19.

A total of 589 prescription drug/vitamin packages have been distributed, each Package A.1 (asymptomatic vitamins) 11 prescriptions, Package B.1 (vitamins with mild symptoms) 100 prescriptions, Package C.1 (vitamins+antivirus with mild symptoms) 430 recipes and Package D.1 (antvirus only) 48 recipes.

In addition to providing assistance with medicines/multivitamins, Pikobar also provides access for the public who wish to consult with the 13 doctors on duty.

Based on Pikobar data, as of January 1 to February 18, 2022, there were at least 7,949 questions submitted by the community via teleconsultation with daily questions on February 18 2022 reaching 719 questions.

Meanwhile, the total accesses per January 1 to February 18, 2022 were 1,198 with daily accesses on February 18, 2022 as many as 117.

For the Pikobar Teleconsultation service isoman per July 4, 2021 - Feb 18 2022, the Teleconsultation/Telemedicine Hotline Service, the number of accessors reached 18,345 with a total of 60,144 questions.

As for the Application and Distribution of Vitamins/Medicines, from July 4, 2021 to February 18, 2022, there were a total of 23,929 applications, 22,408 Non-Teleconsultation and 1,520 Teleconsultation respectively. With a total of 14,707 packages received by residents.

Another resident, Febby Wulandari, who is also an isoman patient, stated that the assistance of medicines and multivitamins provided by the West Java Provincial Government can help the community, especially those who are less fortunate in their efforts to improve their health.

"It is very helpful for people who are less able to buy vitamins and medicines," he said.

Meanwhile, Nurita Amaliyah admitted that the medicines and vitamins provided through the Pikobar service are very helpful for people who are carrying out isomanism.

"Alhamdulillah, we can get medicine/vitamins when isoman. Thank you to all of you. Always happy and healthy," he said.