The "White Troops" have made more than 800 visits to Jakarta residents who need health services but cannot access health centers due to their limited physical condition."As of today, the data on home visits made by the 'White Troops' has exceeded 800 visits made," said Head of the Jakarta Health Office, Ani Ruspitawati at an event themed "White Troops! New Health Services for Jakarta Residents" in Jakarta, Wednesday.She said that the implementation of the "White Troops" has been carried out in 88 of the 267 sub-districts. Ani hopes that with community support, all sub-districts can be ready to run the health service program with the "White Troops""Indeed, currently we have not implemented the 'White Troops' in all areas. It is still a pilot in 88 sub-districts," she said.
But the public response has been very good. "Hopefully with the support of the public, we will be able to implement the 'White Troops' throughout the DKI Jakarta area," he said.
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Ani said, "White Troops" also coordinate with all health service facilities owned by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.
Health services from "Pasukan Putih" are an effort to bring services closer to Jakarta residents, especially people who experience disorders in their independence so that they cannot access health service facilities directly."Pasukan Putih" provides health services, as well as providing health assistance and education, not only to residents or sick patients, but also to all family members.The health services provided, starting from nursing care, conducting screening of health conditions and patient independence, then providing education and training to train patient mobility and of course providing enthusiasm and motivation for patients being visited."Pasukan Putih" is a team consisting of nurses, health service officers and involving the community in its implementation.
