Govt Urged to Deal with Death of Dozens of Toddlers in Papua
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Chairman of the Social Committee of the House of Representatives Saleh Pataonan Daulay urged the government to take immediate actions needed in dealing with the death of dozens of toddlers in Nduga Region, Papua. "This case is rather strange. Although there are 32 toddlers died, the cause itself is still unknown," said Saleh in his written release on Jakarta, December 2.
Even though this case is widely spread in media, it seems the government has not paid special attention to this case. This case can actually be dealt by any ministry, though. Besides the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Health have the link with the issue directly.
Saleh claimed to fear the case will spread if the death of dozens of children in Papua is not dealt with immediately. The government needs to form a special team to investigate the case. This is to determine the root cause.
"The government should show concern over the future of the children of Indonesia, especially in Papua. Therefore, we are waiting for concrete steps to be taken by the government," said Saleh.
MAWARDAH NUR HANIFIYANI
