RSCM Has Not Responded To The Process Of Handling 200 Kg Obesity Men From Tangerang

Tangerang BPBD Officers Evacuate 200 kg obese Men At Tangerang Hospital/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - Cipto Mangun Kusumo Hospital (RSCM) or Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central General Hospital again received a obese patient weighing 200 kilograms from a referral from the Tangerang City Hospital on Tuesday, July 11.

The patient named Cipto (45), a resident of Pinang, was referred to the RSCM with assistance for evacuation from the Tangerang City BPBD personnel.

However, when the media wanted to confirm it, the RSCM had not yet responded to the Cipto handling process.

"We are visiting our medical director. Sorry, I am on leave," said Director of the National Central General Hospital (RSUPN) Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo, Lies Dina Liastuti when confirmed by VOI, Wednesday, July 12.

Meanwhile, when VOI tried to confirm with the Director of Medical Hospital RSCM via Whatsapp messages, the Director of Medical Affairs was not willing to answer and provide an official statement.

Reportedly, an obese man weighing 200 kilograms (Kg) named Cipto (45) was finally referred to the Tangerang City Hospital to Cipto Mangun Kusumo Hospital, Central Jakarta. The process of transferring a man from Pinang, Tangerang City, was assisted by dozens of Tangerang City BPBD personnel. In the process, officers had difficulties.

Head of Medical and Nursing Services at the Tangerang City Hospital, Doctor Amir Ali, said that in his place there were no specialist doctors for handling diseases experienced by Cipto.

"We refer to the RSCM, because there has more complete equipment. The treatment is even more effective," Amir told reporters, Tuesday, July 11.

"We already know, patients with severe obesity must handle more effectively where they need specialists related to obesity. Now the RSCM is complete," he continued.