‘Gotong Royong’ Vaccination for Individuals being Prepared

Gotong Royong vaccines can also help the government in terms of vaccine financing. Especially as new variants are emerging that may require booster vaccinations.

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Employees from banking institutions receive the Sinopharm vaccine at the mutual cooperation vaccination center, Senayan indoor tennis court, Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium complex, Senayan, Central Jakarta, Saturday (19/6/2021).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The Health Ministry is preparing technical instructions for the Gotong Royong (mutual cooperation) vaccination scheme targeting individuals. Healthcare facilities that will provide this paid vaccination for individuals are expected to wait until technical instructions are issued.

Health Ministry COVID-19 vaccination spokesperson Siti Nadia Tarmizi said the Gotong Royong vaccination was a response to input from the public to accelerate the formation of herd immunity. She said the scheme would speed up controlling the rate of transmission of COVID-19.