Dozens of Children at Yogyakarta Daycare Show Malnutrition, Developmental Issues

Yogyakarta's children, entrusted to the Little Aresha daycare, are now facing the consequences of alleged neglect, with the City Health Office revealing alarming findings. An assessment of children at the facility has indicated that a significant number are suffering from malnutrition and developmental disorders, painting a grim picture of the care provided.

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Kalau kemarin itu 17 [anak] yang masalah gizi, yang [gangguan] perkembangan ada 13 [anak]. [Gangguan] perkembangan itu ada yang hiperaktif, ada yang autis. Ya itu baru diagnosis sementara nanti kan itu harus diperiksa lagi.

The health office's investigation, which examined 131 children, uncovered that 17 displayed signs of malnutrition, while 13 others showed developmental problems. These issues range from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to delayed speech development. The preliminary diagnoses suggest a serious lapse in the quality of care, leaving these young children vulnerable and potentially facing long-term health challenges.

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Itu kecenderungan ke sana, jadi kemarin belum didiagnosis pasti, baru sementara. Itu yang speech delay ada tiga (anak), terus ada yang hiperaktif, ADHD, bahasanya ADHD.

In response, the health office has pledged to provide necessary interventions. Children identified with malnutrition will receive nutritional support through local community health centers (puskesmas), while those with developmental disorders will undergo further examinations and therapy. However, officials caution that recovery will be a lengthy process, with significant progress expected to take at least six months. This case highlights the critical importance of stringent oversight and regulation of childcare facilities to ensure the well-being of our youngest citizens.

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Psikolognya nanti bisa merencanakan terapinya gitu, apakah nanti terapinya bagaimana, butuh waktu paling tidak 6 bulan lah, nanti kita evalua