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Ministry of Social Affairs Response to Cases of Persons with Physical Disabilities in East Manggarai
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Humas Ditjen Rehabilitasi Sosial
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Intan Qonita N
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Intan Qonita N
EAST MANGGARAI (March 12, 2021) — As directed by the Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini to respond to the needs of the family of RA (12 years old) in East Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, the Prof. Dr. Soeharso Disabilities Center Surakarta, Naibonat Children's Center Kupang and Efata Disability Center Kupang responded to cases of RA's family.
RA, who is a grade 6 elementary school student, takes care of his paralyzed parents in Kota Tunda Hamlet, Nanga Meze Village, Elar Selatan District, East Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara.
The Ministry of Social Affairs team visited RA's house accompanied by officers from the Social Service of East Manggarai Regency, Social Worker Service Unit (Sakti Peksos) for Child Protection, Disability Companion, Family Hope Program (PKH) Companion, District Social Welfare Worker (TKSK) and PT. Komodo Region Post.
Arriving at Nanga Meze Village, the Ministry of Social Affairs Team, Gunawan and Yusuf from the Prof. Disability Center. Dr. Soeharso Surakarta, Patrick Alexander from the Naibonat Children's Center Kupang and Lukman Neno Bay from the Efata Disability Center Kupang were welcomed by the Secretary of the Elar Selatan Sub-district, the Head of Nanga Meze Village, Local Indigenous Leaders, the Head of the South Elar Sub-Public Health Center, Village Supervisory Non-commissioned Officers (Babinsa) and Community Police Officer (Bhabinkamtibmas).
Based on the results of the visit, it is known that RA is the child of Benedict Poseng (48 years) and Wihelmina Mbi (43 years). This simple family lives in a house measuring 5×6 meters, with clapboard walls and a dirt floor. In this house, RA lives with his father, mother, and grandmother (from mother's side). RA has a younger sister who is currently being raised by her uncle's family.
RA is a healthy, cheerful child, and has high learning motivation. His dream is to become a teacher in the future. RA also often helps his grandmother take care of her father and mother who are paralyzed. Uncle of RA often comes to help take care of his family.
Based on the results of the examination by the Physiotherapist at the Center for Disabilities, Prof. Dr. Soeharso Surakarta, father of RA, Benedict Poseng experienced paralysis due to the presence of Osteo Arthritis (OA) Bilateral or calcification in both knees. The treatment given is to do physiotherapy exercises to know the condition of the stiffness and be given a tool in the form of a Knee Stabilizer.
RA, who is a grade 6 elementary school student, takes care of his paralyzed parents in Kota Tunda Hamlet, Nanga Meze Village, Elar Selatan District, East Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara.
The Ministry of Social Affairs team visited RA's house accompanied by officers from the Social Service of East Manggarai Regency, Social Worker Service Unit (Sakti Peksos) for Child Protection, Disability Companion, Family Hope Program (PKH) Companion, District Social Welfare Worker (TKSK) and PT. Komodo Region Post.
Arriving at Nanga Meze Village, the Ministry of Social Affairs Team, Gunawan and Yusuf from the Prof. Disability Center. Dr. Soeharso Surakarta, Patrick Alexander from the Naibonat Children's Center Kupang and Lukman Neno Bay from the Efata Disability Center Kupang were welcomed by the Secretary of the Elar Selatan Sub-district, the Head of Nanga Meze Village, Local Indigenous Leaders, the Head of the South Elar Sub-Public Health Center, Village Supervisory Non-commissioned Officers (Babinsa) and Community Police Officer (Bhabinkamtibmas).
Based on the results of the visit, it is known that RA is the child of Benedict Poseng (48 years) and Wihelmina Mbi (43 years). This simple family lives in a house measuring 5×6 meters, with clapboard walls and a dirt floor. In this house, RA lives with his father, mother, and grandmother (from mother's side). RA has a younger sister who is currently being raised by her uncle's family.
RA is a healthy, cheerful child, and has high learning motivation. His dream is to become a teacher in the future. RA also often helps his grandmother take care of her father and mother who are paralyzed. Uncle of RA often comes to help take care of his family.
Based on the results of the examination by the Physiotherapist at the Center for Disabilities, Prof. Dr. Soeharso Surakarta, father of RA, Benedict Poseng experienced paralysis due to the presence of Osteo Arthritis (OA) Bilateral or calcification in both knees. The treatment given is to do physiotherapy exercises to know the condition of the stiffness and be given a tool in the form of a Knee Stabilizer.
Meanwhile, RA's mother, Wihelmia Mbi, was known to have a hemiparetic stroke and paralumbar stiffness. The treatment given is to do physiotherapy exercises to know the condition of the stiffness and to be given an assistive device in the form of a Paralumbal Corset. The head of the local Public Health Center (Puskesmas), Susana, stated that her party would continue to carry out physiotherapy exercises and monitor the progress of both RA parents on a regular basis.
Based on the results of the Case Conference conducted by the Ministry of Social Affairs team and attended by local government officials and extended families, it was recommended that RA's father (Benedict Poseng) be referred to the Borong Hospital or Siloam Hospital in West Manggarai, while RA's mother (Wihelmina Mbi) was recommended to be referred to the Mental Disorder Center and Clinic Renceng Mose Ruteng or RSJ Naimata. The village apparatus together with the puskesmas and the Social Service will assist the extended family in managing the referral process.
The Nanga Meze Village Government is also committed to providing livable housing assistance through the 2021 APBDes. The implementation of the construction of the house experienced problems due to the status of the land currently occupied by the RA family. However, it is now known that the land belongs to the RA family which is located not far from the current house, so the construction of habitable houses will be carried out on the location of the land.
In addition to providing physiotherapy treatment, the Ministry of Social Affairs Team also provides psychosocial support and motivational services by Social Workers to RA.
The Ministry of Social Affairs team also provided assistance in the form of basic necessities, nutritional supplements, blankets, adult diapers, towels, clothes (adults and children), underwear, folding mattresses and personal hygiene tools.
On the same occasion, PT. Pos Region Komodo through PT. East Manggarai Post also distributed aid worth IDR 5 million with details of IDR 4 million in cash and IDR 1 million in the form of groceries.
RA's family will also receive financial assistance from various donors, so that the TKSK of Elar Selatan District and the family will help set up a bank account in RA's name. TKSK has coordinated with Bank BRI, and Bank BRI stated its readiness to assist in the account opening process.
The Ministry of Social Affairs team, the East Manggarai District Social Service and the Nanga Meze Village Government will continue to monitor and follow up the handling of the RA family. This is a shared commitment to continue to provide social rehabilitation services for people who need a quick response.
Based on the results of the Case Conference conducted by the Ministry of Social Affairs team and attended by local government officials and extended families, it was recommended that RA's father (Benedict Poseng) be referred to the Borong Hospital or Siloam Hospital in West Manggarai, while RA's mother (Wihelmina Mbi) was recommended to be referred to the Mental Disorder Center and Clinic Renceng Mose Ruteng or RSJ Naimata. The village apparatus together with the puskesmas and the Social Service will assist the extended family in managing the referral process.
The Nanga Meze Village Government is also committed to providing livable housing assistance through the 2021 APBDes. The implementation of the construction of the house experienced problems due to the status of the land currently occupied by the RA family. However, it is now known that the land belongs to the RA family which is located not far from the current house, so the construction of habitable houses will be carried out on the location of the land.
In addition to providing physiotherapy treatment, the Ministry of Social Affairs Team also provides psychosocial support and motivational services by Social Workers to RA.
The Ministry of Social Affairs team also provided assistance in the form of basic necessities, nutritional supplements, blankets, adult diapers, towels, clothes (adults and children), underwear, folding mattresses and personal hygiene tools.
On the same occasion, PT. Pos Region Komodo through PT. East Manggarai Post also distributed aid worth IDR 5 million with details of IDR 4 million in cash and IDR 1 million in the form of groceries.
RA's family will also receive financial assistance from various donors, so that the TKSK of Elar Selatan District and the family will help set up a bank account in RA's name. TKSK has coordinated with Bank BRI, and Bank BRI stated its readiness to assist in the account opening process.
The Ministry of Social Affairs team, the East Manggarai District Social Service and the Nanga Meze Village Government will continue to monitor and follow up the handling of the RA family. This is a shared commitment to continue to provide social rehabilitation services for people who need a quick response.
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