SUBANG (29 August 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs through Social Rehabilitation Center "Budhi Dharma" Bekasi responded quickly to information on Sahuri and her family, the elderly whose news had gone viral on the online media portal Newsshuter. id on August 28, 2021 because they were poor and needed help. The response to this case is following the direction of the Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini and the Director General of Social Rehabilitation, Harry Hikmat to immediately follow up as needed.

 

The head of “Budhi Dharma” Center, Pujiyanto, assigned social workers and nurses to immediately respond to cases and assess the needs of the elderly and their families in Sidajaya Village, Cipunagara District, Subang Regency. "Immediately coordinate with relevant agencies and complete assessments, ensure that the elderly have their rights and plan appropriate interventions in ATENSI services," said Pujiyanto

 

The team then coordinated with the Subang District Social Service Office, Cipunagara District Social Welfare Personnel (TKSK) to obtain complete information regarding the condition of Sahuri and her family, so that they could obtain Social Rehabilitation Assistance (ATENSI) services according to the results of the needs assessment.

 

Based on the results of coordination and direct meetings at the Sidajaya Village Office with the Subang District Social Service, the Sidajaya Village Head, TKSK, PKH Cipunagara Assistant, Subang Police Corruption Head Office and the Director of Bumdes Sidajaya received information about elderly data on behalf of Sahuri and his family who have received government assistance in the form of Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT) and obtaining a Prosperous Family Card (KKS) and a Healthy Indonesia Card (KIS).

 

Sahuri (77 years old) lives with his wife and mother in his own house measuring 6 x 6 m whose condition has cracked in some parts of the walls of his house, room facilities, Toilet (MCK) which is far from feasible and economic conditions are less so that he has not been able to repair his house.

 

The results of the health checks carried out by nurses from "Budhi Dharma" Center, in general, the physical condition of Grandpa Sahuri and his wife are healthy. Kasih, Grandpa Sahuri's wife has decreased vision for the past 2 years so that all daily activities to fulfill the daily life of his wife and mother are carried out by Grandpa Sahuri. "Every day I cook what is available for my wife and mother, because mother can no longer see, thank God, the rice is given by the government. I want my wife to be healthy again, and can see normally," said Sahuri.

Based on the results of the needs assessment and meetings with related parties, “Budhi Dharma” Center handed over ATENSI assistance in the form of clothing and room facilities (mattresses, pillows, sheets, carpets, cupboards, prayer rugs, cloth, thermos of hot water, water kettle) and Nutrition (calcium milk, biscuits, shredded beef, and sardines).

The handover of ATENSI assistance from “Budhi Dharma” Center accompanied by the Head of Sidajaya Village, Catra Guntara at Suhari's house.

"Thank you for the attention of the Ministry of Social Affairs to our residents assisting with checking data, direct health checks. Provide bedding, nutrition, and vitamins. Hopefully, this assistance will be useful for Mr. Sahuri and his family," said Catra.

Social Worker of "Budhi Dharma" Center, Dwiani hopes that the attention of the local government will continue to be carried out so that the protection and fulfillment of the rights of the elderly are well fulfilled. The team's appreciation for the response to the assessment results and the local government's readiness to follow up on the health examination of Grandpa Sahuri and his wife at the Puskesmas (Public Health Center) and referred to the hospital so that their health can quickly recover.

The improvement of livable housing will also be provided by one of the entrepreneurs in Cipunagara, Urip Supriyanto, in the near future as a synergy of various parties to provide protection and fulfillment of the rights of the elderly.