Serang Regency Government Investigation Children of Malnutrition died after being rejected by a private hospital

Serang -the Serang Regency government followed up with the case of a 3 -year -old child after being rejected by one of the private hospitals for administrative reasons and complete rooms. The child has malnutrition and lung disease. The uncle of the boy, Dedi Heryanto, said his cousin was initially treated at the private hospital on August 26, 2025. On September 1, the hospital said his cousin’s condition was stable and allowed. In fact, he said, a snake was installed for milk intake to patients at the time. Browse to continue the content, he said the condition of his cousin worsened on September 2. The family returned to the private hospital for treatment. “It is alleged that hospital officers refuse to take care of the patient that the patient is a BPJS participant who has just come out of the hospital, plus the reason for the full space,” Dedi told reporters Tuesday (9/8/2025). He said the hospital changed the snake and gave a drug to his cousin. Then his cousin was asked to go home. The family took the patient to Banten Regional Hospital. He said the medical team took care of the child because his condition was critical. On September 5, the child passed away. “Death is indeed fate, but we are disappointed. There must be maximum efforts of the hospital. At least it does not reject this little child for administrative reasons,” Dedi said. Serang Regency Health Office (Kadinkes), Rahmat Fitriadi, said his party is following up the matter. The Serang Health Office collected data from the hospital and the victim’s family. “Currently our data, both of the hospital and the family,” he said. (AIK/HAF)