How many doctors are there in DKI Jakarta?
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In 2018, DKI Jakarta had 14,441 doctors. This figure comprises 6,554 specialist doctors, 6,121 general practitioners, and 1,766 dentists. Their distribution is as follows: 6,554 specialist doctors, 5,016 general practitioners, and 1,420 dentists were in hospitals. Meanwhile, 1,105 general practitioners and 346 dentists were in community health centers (puskesmas).
For information, DKI Jakarta has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Indonesia, with 210 infected individuals. This figure consists of 13 recovered patients, 19 deaths, and 121 patients undergoing treatment. Furthermore, 57 patients chose self-isolation. Meanwhile, 375 individuals are awaiting test results.
DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan stated that doctors and nurses treating COVID-19 patients are at risk of infection. Therefore, with the increasing number of positive cases, Anies emphasized the need to prioritize caution.
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