No Sign of HMPV Among Indonesian Migrant Workers Yet, Warns Minister
Jakarta, Indonesia – Minister of Migrant Worker Protection and Head of the Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Agency (BP2MI), Abdul Kadir Karding, has confirmed that no cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported among Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) as of today. However, Karding has urged Indonesian migrant workers in China to be vigilant against the virus’s spread.
Speaking at the Ministry of P2MI/BP2MI in Pancoran, South Jakarta, on Monday (6/1/2025), Karding said, "Alhamdulillah, we haven’t received any reports yet." He emphasized the importance of migrant workers wearing masks and maintaining caution in public places, aligning with guidelines from the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes).
While there are no plans to delay sending migrant workers to countries affected by HMPV, Karding reassured, "As long as Kemenkes is OK, we’re OK, no problem." Citing data from the Ministry of Health, he noted that while HMPV requires vigilance, it is not yet a cause for major concern.
