Jakarta Governor, Pramoni Anung visited the condition of dozens of students who were victims of suspected food poisoning after consuming the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program menu in the Pondok Kelapa area, East Jakarta.

The victims were students from four schools, namely SMA 91, SDN Pondok Kelapa 01, SDN Pondok Kelapa 07, and SDN Pondok Kelapa 09.

According to data received, 72 students have been treated at three hospitals namely Duren Sawit Regional General Hospital (RSKD), Pondok Kopi Islamic Hospital, and Harum Hospital. The victims reportedly experienced symptoms including fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

"There is an impact from the food prepared by SPBG at the Pondok Kelapa 2 location. The affected locations are four schools, namely SMA 91, Pondok Kelapa 01, SDN Pondok Kelapa 01, SDN Pondok Kelapa 09, SDN Pondok Kelapa 07," he said, Saturday (4/4).

Pramono emphasized that the Jakarta Provincial Government has coordinated quickly with the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), the Education Agency, and the Health Agency to ensure that all victims are properly cared for.

"So I came specifically for no reason because I want the children who are (victims) registered as students in Jakarta to be handled properly immediately," he added.

For victims registered with BPJS Kesehatan, all medical costs will be covered by BPJS Kesehatan. For victims without BPJS Kesehatan, the National Health Insurance (BGN) will cover all medical costs.

Although official laboratory results have not yet been released, the incident is suspected to have been caused by the spaghetti menu prepared by the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) at the Pondok Kelapa 2 location. However, the Governor asked the public to wait for the results of the authorities' examination.

​"But I don't want to speculate, later on the laboratory or the responsible party will convey it openly,"

After visiting the victims, Pramono stated that their health had improved. He also hoped the affected students would recover quickly after receiving treatment at the hospital.

Regarding the continuation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, Pramono emphasized that regulations are entirely under the control of the central government. However, the Jakarta Provincial Government is committed to continuing its full support.

"This free nutritious meal program is regulated by the central government. We fully support it," he admitted.

Head of Jakarta Health Agency, Ani Ruspitawati said the suspected food poisoning incident originated at a SPPG last Thursday. However, the victims received hospital treatment on Friday.

"All in Pondok Kelapa. In one SPPG. The incident occurred on Thursday. But many were rushed to the ER on Friday," she stated.