The Tarakan Regional General Hospital (RSUD), Central Jakarta, inaugurated the Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (TB) service and soft launching of Integrated Stroke service.

This is a very important service because the needs of many people are here

Central Jakarta Vice Mayor, Irwandi appreciated a breakthrough from Tarakan RSUD in developing innovations in various public health services.

"This is a very important service because the needs of many people are here. Tarakan Hospital often develops innovations such as cardiac services and others, coupled with the launching of Integrated TB RO and Stroke services, the public will be more assured of their health," he expressed, the Hall of the 13th Floor of Tarakan Hospital, Friday (12/31).

Disease Control and Eradication Division Head, Lies Dwi Oktavia said, TB RO and stroke are still the main burden of disease in Jakarta, so they need fast and optimal attention or treatment thus the health status of Jakartans can remain good.

"We know TB is one of the infectious diseases and stroke is a non-communicable disease, but this is our challenge in Jakarta, coupled with new diseases such as Covid-19. So, all parties must pay attention to the service," he said.

According to him, it could spur other hospitals in Jakarta to have superior health services.

Tarakan RSUD Director, Dian Ekowati said, it is a breakthrough in the context of providing health services for people who have TB and stroke. There were six health workers provided at Tarakan Hospital for TB RO services and six people for Integrated Stroke.

"For our integrated stroke service, we only provide five bed units, with the addition of human resources, we will add this service later. Currently, TB RO is still serving outpatient services. Hopefully, these two integrated services can meet Jakartans' need, such as the high rate of stroke," he stated.