Dialog between President of the Republic of Indonesia and Representatives of COVID-19 Vaccine Organizers in Lampung Province (through video conference) from State Senior High School SMAN 2 Bandar Lampung, Thursday 2 September 2021

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

Assalamu’alamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,

Good morning,

May peace be upon us all.

Today, allow me to express my gratitude to the Governor and his officials in the province for organizing vaccination at community health centers (puskesmas), schools, and correctional institutions in 16 locations, simultaneously. I hope the vaccination program can be carried on in Lampung Province so we can immediately prevent the spread of COVID-19 particularly among children and students.

Representative of A. Yani Regional General Hospital, please take the floor.

Representative of Gen. A. Yani Regional General Hospital, Metro City, Lampung Province

Thank you, Mr. President. We, the vaccinators of Gen. A. Yani. Regional General Hospital, would like to report that today we will administer vaccines to 100 people.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

A hundred?

Representative of Gen. A. Yani Regional General Hospital, Metro City, Lampung Province

Yes Sir, from the Metro IAIN (State Islamic Institute).

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

Why 100, why not 1,000?

Representative of Gen. A. Yani Regional General Hospital, Metro City, Lampung Province

We will continue to conduct vaccination every day. We had held it yesterday, we will do it every day. We will do it tomorrow.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

I understand, but why you only vaccinate 100 people? Why not 1,000 people per day?

Representative of Gen. A. Yani Regional General Hospital, Metro City, Lampung Province

Yes, Sir. We will increase the number. Yesterday, the instruction was only for 100 people.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

Do you have enough vaccine supply?

Representative of Gen. A. Yani Regional General Hospital, Metro City, Lampung Province

Yes, we do.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

If the supply is more than enough, use it all immediately. Do use it immediately. You can ask for more. So, use it as soon as possible. Thank you.

Representative of Way Hui Correctional Institution, the floor is yours.

Representative of Bandar Lampung Correctional Institution for Women, Lampung

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

 My name is Yuyun, I am from the Lampung Correctional Institution for Women. Allow me to send my gratitude to President Joko Widodo for paying close attention to us.

For the public, don’t worry to get your shot. It is all for your own health. I hope Indonesia, under the administration of President Jokowi, can be more advanced. Thank you.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

I hope everyone in the correctional institution is healthy. How many people have received the vaccines?

Representative of Bandar Lampung Correctional Institution for Women, Lampung

Three hundred, Sir.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

Pardon?

Representative of Bandar Lampung Correctional Institution for Women, Lampung

Three hundred.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

Three hundred?

Representative of Bandar Lampung Correctional Institution for Women, Lampung

That’s correct, Sir.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

That’s great. Thank you. I hope everyone after getting the shot can stay healthy and will be protected from COVID-19. Thank you.

Representative of Bandar Lampung Correctional Institution for Women, Lampung

I thank you, Sir.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

Representative of Satelit community health centers (puskesmas), Bandar Lampung, you may speak now.

Representative of Satelit Puskesmas, Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

Wa’alaikumsalam.

Representative of Satelit Puskesmas, Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province

We, representative of Health Agency of the City of Bandar Lampung, would like to report that every day 31 puskesmas have been administering vaccine to 150-200 people.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

Per day?

Representative of Satelit Puskesmas, Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province

Yes, Sir. Vaccination coverage in Lampung has reached 60 percent. The result can be speeded up or the coverage can become wider if we can secure the supply.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

Do you have enough supply? How about the distribution?

Representative of Satelit Puskesmas, Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province

Sometimes, it’s a little bit…

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

Lacking?

Representative of Satelit Puskesmas, Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province

Yes, Sir.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

Alright. I will order Minister of Health to increase vaccine supply for Lampung Province. Thank you.

Ladies and Gentlemen, my beloved children, I call you to encourage your friends, neighbors, and relatives to immediately get their shot to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Although you have received your shot, you must keep your mask on, maintain safe distance, and avoid crowds. Do not forget to frequently wash your hands.

That concludes my remarks.

I thank you.

Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. (RAS/MMB)