Waka MPR encourages the strengthening of cancer control management in the country

Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Folk Consultative Assembly Lestari Moerdijat (Rerie) encouraged the strengthening of cancer control management in the country as part of the improvement of the national health system. “Strengthening cancer control in the country must be performed throughout to answer the various challenges facing the community in the process of prevention and cancer treatment,” Rerie said in her statement Wednesday (1/10/2025). It was transferred by Rerie during the opening of the discussion and aspirations of the people of the Indonesian people’s consulting meeting with the theme ‘Access to Cancer Patients on Diagnosis and Typical Treatment’ held by the MPR RI, Cancer Information & Support Center (CISC), and the Denpasar 12 discussion forum (FDD12) -HIBRIDE in the MPR RI/DPR Ri/DPR RI/DPD RI, Senayan. Browse to continue with the content According to Rerie, cancer measures are not just business to increase the budget, have rules and correct management. More than that, the said Rerie, the prevention of cancer prevention is restoring the basic nature of humanity, namely the right to have longer time to live, even if we believe in the age of the Almighty. According to Rerie, every second wasted in the bureaucratic process and every day delayed in cancer prevention, a moment of life seized to someone to have the opportunity to live longer. Rerie acknowledged that the health system we are still facing faces many challenges. “But the obstacle should not be used as a confusing labyrinth. Let us build a national health system to become a solid ‘bridge’ to healing,” said the member of the Nasdem Party High Council. President of Cisc Aryanthi Baramuli Putri revealed that there are still many cancer patients coming for treatment when they are at a high stage. “A number of factors, such as low screening rates, access to treatment that are still difficult, and treatment, as well as not guaranteed palliatives, cause cancer patients to handle,” Aryanthi said. Aryanthi hopes that cancer patients and their families should be part of the process of making cancer policies in the country. Chairman of the Indonesian Health Economist Association Hasbullah Thabrany believes that cancer is a disease that is not picky. Because everyone has the potential to be influenced. Unfortunately, Hasbullah said, many patients who showed up late, even many who used alternative medicine. In addition, he added, community literacy is still low and the JKN system is also full of delays in its application. According to Hasbullah, the inappropriate JKN set actor is the most important factor that causes the delay. Hasbullah argued, although the 1945 Constitution is entitled to every citizen to good health services, including cancer sufferers. However, the JKN program cannot guarantee all phases of cancer treatment. In addition, Hasbullah enriched in the National Cancer Management Action Plan, more involvement and public involvement. Hasbullah said: “Dialogue with stakeholders needs to make better policy,” Hasbullah said. At the event, Hasbullah suggested that revenue from cigarette axons should be returned to financing cancer treatment. “Don’t be a financing to build the road,” Hasbullah said. Hasbullah is of the opinion that the policy of the availability of shelters is in a series of cancer treatment such as Poco-Poco dance. He must, emphasize, the availability of a shelter is the responsibility of the local government. At the event, the proposal also developed in such a way that the patient’s assistant profession was also recognized as part of an attempt to achieve a more effective cancer healing process. In addition, there is also a question that medicine for ovarian cancer is carried by BPJS health and titanium material that can run patients with luxury taxes. In response, Hasbullah said that support should be healthy should be strengthened. Hasbullah added that people with healthy conditions can be productive and become a source of government revenue. “So the country should make it easier for sick people to be healthy. Don’t even carry tax support for treating the sick person,” Hasbullah said. Meanwhile, Watimulyo of Cisces unveiled the Trastuzumab cancer medicine, which was included in the national formulation of the list of medicines carried by BPJs and was valid since March 1, 2024, apparently until now was not available for cancer patients. In fact, says Watimulyo, handling cancer treatment requires timely application. Chairman of the Scientific Division of the Indonesian Cancer Foundation (YKI) Elisna Syahrudin is of the opinion that the failure of cancer treatment because 80% of its cases are handled. According to Elisna, who strives for cancer health, it is closely related to other supportive facilities in the treatment process. “Of the 100 people with lung cancer, for example, only a few people were funded by the state,” Elisna said. Elisna acknowledged that the life expectancy of cancer sufferers is much longer today, although the available medicine is still limited. In addition, Tantri Moodopo of the Friends of Lestari community revealed the importance of the function of a shelter in the cancer treatment process, but until now the availability of this shelter has no clear legal basis. Member of the House of Representatives Commission IX Nurhadi is of the opinion that the number of ambitions included in this discussion is very important for the birth of cancer control policies in the country. The number of cancer cases is quite high, added Nurhadi, should be overcome immediately by overcoming the various challenges facing cancer patients. Nurhadi promised to coordinate with related parties immediately to answer different existing problems. “The state must be present in an attempt to overcome cancer and the Nasdem party faction rejects the proposal to increase BPJS health contributions,” Nurhadi said. For information, this discussion was moderated by expert deputy chairman of the Indonesian folk consultative meeting Nur Amalia and Ketum Cisc Aryanthi Baramuli Putri, as well as chairman of the Indonesian Health Economic Association Hasbullah Thabrany presented as a resource person. The chairman of Loveepink Gracia Citra Werdhini was also present; YKI Scientific Division Chairman Prof. Dr. Elisna Syahrudin, spp (k), PhD; Chairman of the Primary Clinic YKI Sam Ratulangi Hetty Andika Perkasa; Chairman of Meta Penggala Dr. Yasaveti Kurnia; Chairman of Pink Schimmer Inc. Dinda Nawangwulan; Chairman of Think Survive Makassar Nasiva Zoubair; and Srikandi Woro Murdiastuti as a discussion participant. In addition, a member of the House of Representatives Commission Ix Nurhadi attended respondent in the discussion. (Akn/Ega)