Another Record Set, 598 Doctors Die in Medan During Pandemic
- A Small Font
- A Medium Font
- A Bigger Font
The Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) mitigation team recorded 598 doctors who died in the line of duty during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of doctor deaths at the end of July 2021 increased dramatically, representing the highest number during the entire Covid-19 pandemic.
Details show that 168 doctors died by July 27, 2021. This figure is a 236% increase compared to the previous month, where 50 doctors died.
The highest number of deaths was in East Java with 127 deaths, Jakarta with 92 deaths, and Central Java with 89 deaths. The lowest number of deaths was recorded in Papua, Gorontalo, and North Maluku, with one doctor death each.
Based on profession, 319 general practitioners, 270 specialists, and 9 resident doctors died. Furthermore, 84% of those who died were male doctors and 16% were female.
Therefore, it is crucial for the public to prevent further casualties. This can be done by adhering to health protocols (prokes), such as wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and washing hands with running water.
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
Related Data
Latest Data Stories
Trending Topics
Popular Data