'Rejected' at Ciamis, HIV Positive Pregnant Women C-Section in Banjar Hospitals

BANJAR - Be polemic because was rejected at Ciamis District hospital few days ago, pregnant woman exposed Ciamis origin of the HIV virus eventually safely give birth via cesarean section (C-section) in Banjar hospitals, West Java, today.

The process is done with cesarean birth are taken to prevent the babies born to HIV positive mothers who do not participate are exposed to HIV.

"Alhamdullilah, mother and baby survived. The surgery from 12 to 14.00 pm this afternoon. It's the sixth time Banjar hospital able to carry out a caesarean section for pregnant women who are exposed to HIV," said Coordinator of Matahati Foundation, Aam Hamdan in Banjar hospitals, Monday (7/12).

Women who L initials is initially detected exposure to HIV by the NGO companion guesthouse, Ciamis and efforts were referred to hospitals Ciamis birth. Unfortunately, Ciamis District Hospital refused to handle his birth because there has no facilities and adequate medical personnel to deal with patients who are exposed to HIV.

Hence the reason, then L are referred to hospitals Banjar, which has three times capable of performing caesarean section for pregnant women who are exposed to HIV.

"After she can be referred to Banjar, we immediately accompanied. And Alhamdulillah, we as NGO partners and Banjar Hospital CST team successful operation of this fault. Her son also healthy," continued Aam.

Aam also was happy because the theme of this year's World AIDS Day which: Time All Acts, done well.

"Although there is still much to be improved, at least for a small town likeBanjar, this already quite perfect," said Aam.

As reported previously, Director of Ciamis District hospital, dr. Aceng Solihudin until called Ciamis Regency because of the rejection that made it to pregnant women who are exposed to HIV.

However Aceng claimed no denial, but referred to hospitals Banjar complete in terms of its infrastructure and human resources.

"Ciamis District hospital are not ready to deal with such complaints. Conclusions are also the results of the meeting with the medical commission. In consideration not ready," said Aceng during a meeting with Commission IV DPRD Ciamis.

Chairman of Commission IV DPRD Ciamis, Hendra Marcusi deeply regrets the discriminatory actions that have been carried out by Ciamis hospitals.

"Why should be referred to hospitals Banjar? Isn't the human resources Ciamis hospital also qualified? "said Hendra.

Stressed, the hospitals Ciamis should immediately undertake improvements and services, including health care for patients who are exposed to HIV-AIDS.

"We ask that all patients receive the service, there is no discrimination," he said.