Puskesmas Quality is as Good as Clinic
access_time July 18 2016 04:59 PM remove_red_eye 2505
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Jakarta Head Dept. of Health, Koesmedi Priharto, said the community health center (puskesmas) quality is as good as private clinic in Indonesia.
Many people still have bad image with puskesmas
He appeals the citizens to give vaccine for their child at puskesmas.
“Many people still have bad image with puskesmas. In fact, the quality is better compared to private clinics,” he said, Monday (7/18).
Jokowi Monitors Revaccination in Ciracas PuskesmasHe admitted that many citizens giving vaccine to their child at clinic or hospital due to its side effect. Moreover, puskesmas gives vaccine freely.
Vaccine taken from PT Bio Farma, which is supplied for puskesmas, gives side effect such as fever. But it is normal.
There are nine primary vaccines for toddlers. Those are tetanus, BCG, DPT 1-3, Polio, measles, hepatitis, and influenza.
