KSP Asks People To Be Calm, The Government Has Formed A Team To Care For Cases Of Acute Kidney Disorders In Children

JAKARTA - The government, through the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) together with the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI), and a team of doctors at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), have formed a team to investigate cases of acute kidney disorders in children.

Main Expert Staff of the Presidential Staff Office, dr. Brian Sri Prahastuti said the Ministry of Health had also issued management and clinical management of Atypical's progressive acute kidney disorders, as a reference framework for health facilities if they found children with these cases in their area.

"We ask the public to remain calm and not panic. Because the government is already working to investigate this case (acute kidney disorders in children)," Brian's message said in a written statement, Sunday, October 16.

For information, IDAI reports, cases of acute kidney disorders or mysterious acute kidney disorders in children have increased to 152 cases. This figure is increasing from the previous 146 cases. This number was obtained from reports of 16 IDAI branches throughout Indonesia.

To date, there have been 14 provinces that have reported cases of mysterious acute kidney disorders in children. DKI Jakarta is the largest, followed by West Java, West Sumatra, Aceh, Bali, and Yogyakarta.

Brian assessed that the increase in the number of cases of my mysterious kidney disorders in children should not be underestimated. He also reminded parents to be vigilant if their children show some early symptoms of the case. Namely, coughing, colds, diarrhea, vomiting, and a small amount of urine, or no urine production at all.

In addition, Brian also emphasized the importance of preventive measures to provide enough liquid for children.

"If the children experience the above complaints, we urge parents not to self-diagnose. It is better to immediately consult a doctor at a nearby health facility," said Brian.

Caption: Main Expert Staff of the Presidential Staff Office dr. Brian Sri Prahastuti