Deputy Minister Urges Regional Govts To Speed Up Tb Control Efforts

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Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Home Affairs Minister Akhmad Wiyagus has urged regional governments to accelerate tuberculosis (TB) control efforts, particularly in several areas of West Java where case numbers remain high.

Wiyagus said TB control is a mandatory government responsibility closely tied to basic public services, requiring serious attention from local administrations and stronger planning and budgeting at the regional level.

“Tuberculosis is an endemic disease that requires special attention,” Wiyagus said after attending the “Strengthening Commitment and Tangible Action for Accelerated TB Elimination” event in Bandung district, West Java, on Tuesday, according to an official statement.

He also highlighted the importance of transparent reporting of TB info so that authorities can design more accurate and effective control strategies.

In this regard, he urged local governments not to hesitate to report the real conditions on the ground, even when case numbers appear high.

“We should not be ashamed to present the actual data. Transparency will help us determine the most effective management strategies,” he said.

Wiyagus further emphasized the need for collaboration across administrative levels, from district governments to village authorities, to accelerate TB control efforts.

He noted that village heads and community health cadres play a crucial role in reaching residents and promoting early detection and treatment.

According to him, TB control also requires addressing broader risk factors that contribute to the spread of the disease.

These include overcrowded housing, poor ventilation in homes, poverty, and inadequate sanitation.

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Because of these complex challenges, Wiyagus said efforts to tackle TB must involve cross-sector cooperation and the participation of multiple stakeholders.

Such cooperation includes coordination between health authorities, local governments, and community organizations.

He added that integrated TB management programs are expected to reduce infection rates while improving overall public health conditions.

Strengthening TB prevention and treatment, he said, is also part of broader efforts to enhance Indonesia’s human resources and national resilience.

The Indonesian government has set a national sasaran to eliminate tuberculosis by 2030.

The sasaran is outlined in Presidential Regulation Number 67 of 2021, which mandates coordinated national and regional actions to accelerate TB elimination across the country.

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