DPR Urges Central Government to Anticipate Monkeypox Transmission

Commission 9 of the house of representatives has asked the central government to take anticipatory measures against Monkeypox.

IDX CHANNEL- Commission 9 of the house of representatives has asked the central government to take anticipatory measures against Monkeypox, which has been declared a global health emergency by the world health organization. Deputy Chairman of commission 9, Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena said that even though monkeypox transmission had not been detected in Indonesia, the government must make preparations to prevent the spread of the disease.

The house has urged the government to carry out preventive measures and prepare steps to overcome the transmission of Monkeypox. the government must ensure that health workers and health service facilities, including health centers, are ready to handle the transmission of Monkeypox.