English Bahasa
 persuratan@kemsos.go.id

MOSA Responds to Children with Suspected Facial Cancer in Bekasi

MOSA Responds to Children with Suspected Facial Cancer in Bekasi
Writer :
Biro Humas
Translator :
Nia Annisa

BEKASI (12 August 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs responded to public report about children who had tooth and gum pain which caused swelling of the right cheek. This child with the initials MYN (9 years old) has been sick since May 2021.

It started with MYN's neighbor report to the Social Welfare Institution (LKS) ERBE about MYN's condition. LKS ERBE immediately coordinated with the Ministry of Social Affairs to carry out an emergency response to MYN.

Social Minister Tri Rismaharini directed her staff to respond quickly. Budhi Dharma Center Bekasi, Pangudi Luhur Center Bekasi and Handayani Center Jakarta belonging to the Ministry of Social Affairs dispatched Nurses, Social Workers and Social Counselors to conduct initial assessments at the MYN residence in Aren Jaya, East Bekasi.

"Based on the direction of the Social Minister, the Ministry of Social Affairs sent a team to meet MYN's basic needs. MYN's health can be said as an emergency basic need. The state must be present to fulfill children's rights by accessing health services and other services," said Hasrifah Musa, Head of Handayani Center Jakarta.

From the initial assessment, MYN had a toothache in May 2021 when one of his teeth was about to fall out. However before his teeth fall out, his new tooth has started to grow. Since then, MYN has complained of toothache and swollen gums.

One month later, MYN complained of being tired and unable to walk until now. MYN also had a high fever. After being taken to the nearest health service, MYN did not recover. His condition was getting worse, such as a distended stomach, swollen legs, fever and a lump appeared on his chest.

The Ministry of Social Affairs coordinates with the Social Office and Health Office to get referrals for MYN to be treated at the Chasbullah Abdulmadjid General Hospital (RSUD) Bekasi City. MYN first conducted an Antigen Swab test at his home beforehand, facilitated by the Ministry of Social Affairs.

The initial diagnosis of the Chasbullah Abdulmadjid Hospital in Bekasi City was inflammation of the mouth and gums (Gingivitis). The results of the diagnosis developed and MYN was declared as suspected with facial cancer. X-rays are currently being done. Next, a CT scan of the head, chest and abdomen will be performed.

The Ministry of Social Affairs has prepared an ambulance facility to take MYN to the Chasbullah Abdulmadjid Hospital in Bekasi. In addition, the Ministry of Social Affairs also provides nutritional assistance such as milk, biscuits, vitamins, fruits, diapers and other cleaning tools for MYN and their parents while in hospital.

"Alhamdulillah, the Ministry of Social Affairs' response was very fast. The problem was handled immediately. We believe that MYN needs immediate treatment that we coordinated with the Ministry of Social Affairs", said Abdul Rohim, Head of LKS ERBE.

Regional Health Insurance covers the financing after receiving a recommendation from the LKS. The Ministry of Social Affairs helps provide recommendations to the Health Office and Social Office of Bekasi City.

Juhari, MYN's mother, said that she had been experiencing economic difficulties to be able to take MYN to a dental specialist at a health facility. Moreover, she is a transfer citizen from Aceh Province and is still taking care of a transfer letter so that his population data is recorded in Bekasi City.

The Ministry of Social Affairs in collaboration with the Bekasi District Social Welfare Workers (TKSK) also accessed population data collection for Juhari. This is to include her data into the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS) and enable her to access other government programs.

Mawi, the father of MYN is also currently only a casual worker. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, he no longer works as a truck driver. After that, their economic condition worsened.

"I thank the Ministry of Social Affairs for helping me. I only hope that my child can recover, and be as cheerful as before," said Juhari.

Currently, MYN has been handled by the Chasbullah Abdulmadjid Hospital, Bekasi City. The Ministry of Social Affairs will continue to provide assistance to MYN and their parents.

Public Relations Bureau
Ministry of Social Affairs
Share :