FAQ
What are the basic regulations related to the implementation of vaccinations in the context of dealing with the corona virus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic?
- Minister of Health Regulation 10 of 2021 concerning the Implementation of Vaccination in the Context of Combating the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Pandemic
- Decree of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number hk.01.07/menkes/4627/2021 regarding the appointment of PT Bio Farma (Persero) in the Implementation of the Procurement of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Vaccine for the Implementation of Mutual Cooperation Vaccination
What is “Vaksinasi Gotong Royong”?
Vaksinasi Gotong Royong is the implementation of Vaccination for employees, families and other related individuals in the family whose funding is borne or charged to legal entities/business entities.
Are legal entities/business entities allowed to collect Gotong Royong Vaccination fees for employees, families and others?
Financing is borne by Legal Entities or Business Entities and may not collect vaccination fees from employees or families.
Is there a possibility of a mutual cooperation vaccine for the employee's family with an out of pocket money payment mechanism from the employee for a reimbursement or cost reimbursement process by the company?
Can not. Companies that have an obligation to make payments. Funding for the Gotong Royong vaccination is borne by the Legal Entity/Business Entity that will implement the Gotong Royong vaccine for employees, families and individuals related to the family.
What is the role of legal entities/business entities in supporting the mutual cooperation vaccination program?
Participate in the Vaksin Gotong Royong Program to accelerate Indonesia’s economic recovery and to accelerate the formation of herd immunity, among others by preparing data on the Gotong Royong vaccination target accompanied by data on the number, name, and address (by name and by address), as well as the population identification number and following the next process in accordance with the Technical Guidelines for Vaccination Implementation. in the context of dealing with the corona virus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic
Is the vaccine used in the Gotong Royong Vaccination program the same as the Government Vaccination Program??
In accordance with PMK 10 of 2021, the vaccines used must be different, meaning they are not the same, and have received approval for use in an emergency period (emergency use authorization), or the issuance of a distribution permit number from the National Food and Drug Agency (NFDA) in accordance with the provisions of the legislation
Can representatives of foreign countries and international non-profit organizations on duty in Indonesia participate in the implementation of Mutual Cooperation Vaccination? If so, what are the requirements?
Yes, foreign nationals can participate in the Vaksin Gotong Royong.
Are the target recipients of the vaccine required to participate in the Vaksin Gotong Royong?
Everyone who has been designated as the target recipient of theVaccine COVID-19 based on data collection is required to take part in the COVID-19 Vaccination in accordance with the provisions of the legislation.
Who determines the allocation and types of vaccines to be used in Vaksin Gotong Royong ?
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia through Bio Farma based on :
- The red zone is according to data from the Ministry of Health (Historical distribution of vaccines in the Java-Bali area 70%; outside Java 30%).
- The type of company. Types of companies that support economic growth, are needed by the community & work-intensive ways, contact with many people (risk of transmission).
- Readiness of 50% DP payment and full payment before the vaccine is sent to Health Facilities.
Can a legal entity/business entity choose which vaccine to use?
currently it is not possible because the availability of vaccines is limited.
What types of vaccines are currently available?
Sinopharm Vaccine
Explain Sinopharma's vaccine profile?
- Prevention of infection with SARS-CoV-2 at the age of 18 years and over
- Active substance 4 g SARS-CoV-2 virus protein
- Additives: disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium chloride, sodium dihydrogenphosphate, aluminum hydroxide adjuvant
- JAdministration schedule: 2 doses @ 0.5 mL injected intramuscularly at intervals of 0 – 21 days
- Packaging vials 1 dose / 2 doses
- Storage temperature 2-8 degrees Celsius
- Already received the EUA from the POM on April 30, 2021 (https://www.pom.go.id/new/view/more/berita/22112/Add-Amunisi-Vaksinasi–Badan-POM-Terbitkan-EUA-Vaksin -Sinopharm-.html) and Emergency Use Listing from the World Health Organization (WHO) on 7 May 2021 (https://www.who.int/news/item/07-05-2021-who-lists-additional-covid- 19-vaccine-for-emergency-use-and-issues-interim-policy-recommendations)
How much does it cost to get the Sinopharm vaccination?
for each time the injection is made, the company will be charged a fee of IDR 164.334,-
When is the planned time for the implementation of the Vaksin Gotong Royong to start?
The first injection was given on 18 May 2021
Can health facilities that already serve the Vaccination Program participate in the Vaksin Gotong Royong?
No. Health Service Facilities (Fasyankes) that can carry out Vaksin Gotong Royong services are Health Facilities that are not implementing the Vaccination Program
How do legal entities/business entities implement the Vaksin Gotong Royong program?
The implementation of Vaksin Gotong Royong is carried out through cooperation between legal entities/business entities and Bio Farma. Furthermore, vaccination services are carried out at public/private health care facilities. If a legal entity/business entity has a Health Service Facility that meets the requirements, then the Vaksin Gotong Royong service can be carried out at the Health Service Facility concerned. In carrying out the Vaksin Gotong Royong service, health facilities must coordinate with the district/city health office.
Who regulates the rate of Vaksinasi Gotong Royong?
Indonesian Health Ministry
Can health facilities determine the rates for Vaksin Gotong Royong services themselves?
It can’t. The cost of Vaksin Gotong Royong services carried out by public/private Health Service Facilities may not exceed the maximum rate that has been set by the Minister of Health in .PMK 10 of 202
Can a legal entity/business entity enter into a cooperation agreement only for the vaccine? Or should it be with the service?
legal entities/business entities can only purchase their products provided that the legal entity/business entity has its own health service facilities that meet the requirements
What are the conditions that must be met by health facilities to participate in the Vaksinasi Gotong Royong program?
- have health personnel implementing COVID-19 Vaccination;
- have a cold chain facility in accordance with the type of COVID-19 Vaccine used or in accordance with the provisions of the legislation; and
- has an operational permit for Health Service Facilities or is determined by the Minister in accordance with the provisions of the legislation.
What is the reference for health facilities in implementing the Vaksin Gotong Royong service?
Technical Instructions for the Implementation of Vaccination in the Context of Handling the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Pandemic issued by the Ministry of Health, among others, regulate service standards, and standard procedures etc.
Is everyone who has been vaccinated Gotong Royong given a certificate?
Everyone who has been given the COVID-19 Vaccination is given a COVID-19 Vaccination card or electronic certificate
What is the role of PT Bio Farma in Mutual Cooperation Vaccination?
PT Bio Farma as a State-Owned Enterprise was appointed in the Implementation of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccine Procurement for the Vaksin Gotong Royong Program.
What are the obligations of PT Bio Farma in the Implementation of Vaksin Gotong Royong?
- carry out the procurement of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine for the implementation of Vaksin Gotong Royong in accordance with the provisions of the legislation;
- submit data and information needed for the implementation of audit/supervision; and
- submit periodic reports to the Minister through the Director General of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices regarding the procurement process and realization
How many doses are set for the Vaksin Gotong Royong program?
Total vaccine is 7,500,000 (seven million five hundred thousand) doses.
What is the role of The Chamber of Commerce and Industry in mutual cooperation vaccination?
Assist in the registration of Vaksin Gotong Royong needs for legal entities/private business entities and report it to PT Bio Farma to be forwarded to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia
With whom do business entities/legal entities enter into Cooperation agreements?
With PT Bio Farma
If the request and realization do not match, can the company carry out a return process or reapply?
It Can’t.
Is it necessary for a legal entity/business entity that has entered into a contract with Kimia Farma to do a new cooperation agreement with Bio Farma?
Yes, Needed
Do private companies that have entered data on their needs also need to submit it to The Chamber of Commerce and Industry?
Yes, Needed
Do health facilities have to register their facilities with The Chamber of Commerce and Industry?
No Need
Does a company that has several branches need to create a cooperation agreement according to its branches or can it be one for all?
No need. Cooperation Agreements are only made one by the center.
Can the PIC of a legal entity/business entity be more than one person?
Yes they can.
Can doctors / medical personnel at the Company's clinic (K3) vaccinate?
The implementation of Gotong Royong vaccination can be carried out by the Company’s health facilities with the terms and conditions in accordance with the Technical Instructions for Vaccination Implementation in the Context of Combating the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Pandemic.
What is a vaccine booster?
Vaccine booster or follow – up vaccine is COVID – 19 Vaccine for anyone that already has a complete primary vaccine dose to improve immunity and extend protection period. Now follow – up COVID – 19 vaccine or vaccine booster is provided by the government.
What is a vaccine booster?
Vaccine booster or follow – up vaccine is COVID – 19 Vaccine for anyone that already has a complete primary vaccine dose to improve immunity and extend protection period. Now follow – up COVID – 19 vaccine or vaccine booster is provided by the government.
Who is the vaccine booster aimed for?
18 Years old or older citizen and this will be prioritized for elders and immunocompromised patients
Why is a vaccine booster necessary for?
- There is a tendency of immunity to decrease after 6 months of vaccination, especially now many new COVID – 19 variants that are emerging include omicron. Refer to meta analysis study and regression analysis by Fekin et al. in 2021, there’s found out if four COVID – 19 vaccine effectiveness that has Emergency Use Listing (EUL) from World Health Organization (WHO) will decrease up to 8 percent in 6 month for all age groups. At the same period for people aged 50 years and older, vaccine effectiveness will decrease 10 percent and 32 percent to reduce symptoms emergence
- As an effort to increase people’s adaptability in COVID-19 era for increasing citizen’s health for a long period of time.
- Vaccine booster to fulfill everybody’s right in getting vaccine for personal and community protection
What are the terms to receive a vaccine booster?
- Vaccine recipients need to show their Identity Number (NIK) in KTP (Kartu Tanda Penduduk) or through Peduli Lindungi application
- Aged 18 years and older; and
- Already has complete primary vaccine dose at least for 6 months
What is a Homologous and Heterologous Vaccine Booster?
- Homologous, is a follow – up vaccine (booster) injection by using same vaccine type with the primary dose vaccine type that already injected before
- Heterologous, is a follow – up vaccine (booster) injection by using different vaccine type with the primary dose vaccine type that already injected before
How is the regiment of follow-up dose Vaccine Booster?
Based on the letter from the Directorate General of Disease Prevention & Control of the Ministry of Health number SR.02.06/C/1641/2022 regarding the addition of the Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccination Regiment as a Continued Dose (Booster)
Is Vaccine Booster already approved by The National of Drug and Food Control Indonesia / BPOM RI?
Indonesian POM agency has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) permit for the Sinopharm vaccine as a homologous booster on January 27, 2022 which is intended for Sinopharm primary vaccination participants and on March 10, 2022 has issued a heterologous EUA booster intended for Sinovac primary vaccination participants so that people who After receiving the primary dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, Sinopharm or Sinovac can re-register through the Mutual Cooperation Vaccination program.
The Implementation of Mutual Cooperation Vaccination is the implementation of vaccinations for employees, families and related families/employees who receive both Sinopharm and Sinovac primary vaccines which are intended to re-increase immunity against Covid-19. The provisions for the Sinopharm booster vaccination are as follows:
- Age 18 years and over
- It has reached 3 months after the second dose of Sinopharm/Sinovac primer primary immunization
The administration is 1 (one) dose / full dose.
Is there any regulation for Sinopharm Vaccine Booster?
In accordance with the direction of the Indonesian Ministry of Health through a letter from the Director General of P2P of the Ministry of Health No. SR.02.06/II/455/2022 regarding the Provision of the Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine as a Booster for the Mutual Cooperation Vaccine dated February 2, 2022, the implementation of the Sinopharm booster can follow the Mutual Cooperation Vaccine mechanism in accordance with applicable regulations (Minister of Health Decree No. HK.01.07 /MENKES/6424/2021 concerning Technical Guidelines for Vaccination Implementation in the context of Combating the COVID-19 Pandemic) until the issuance of new regulations.
So that the implementation of the Sinopharm booster vaccination can be given by legal entities or business entities to employees, families and those involved in the family/employees, whose funding is borne/charged by legal entities or business entities.
How much does a Vaccine Booster cost?
- Vaccine price per dose is IDR 164.334,-
- Service price is IDR 117.910,-
- Price of Booster Vaccine (1 dose) IDR 164.334,-
- Primary Vaccine Price (2x) IDR 328.668,-
Decree of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia No. HK.01.07/MENKES/4643/2021 about Sinopharm Vaccine Pricing through appointment from PT BIo Farma (Persero) in COVID – 19 Vaccine procurement and maximum service price for Vaksinasi Gotong Royong implementation.
What are the benefits of the Sinopharm Booster Vaccine Program?
1. Efficacy
- Has 78% efficacy as primary vaccine for Sinopharm
- increased immune response 8 – 8.4 x as homologous booster vaccine and increased immune response 10.65 x as heterologous booster vaccine
- The Sinopharm vaccine is broad spectrum and can protect against the SARS nCoV2
- Can be used for ages 18 – 59 years as well as pregnant and lactating women
2. Maintaining Employee Productivity
Vaccination can be carried out at the workplace (on-site) or at the clinic (walk-in) on weekdays because it does not cause significant Post Immunization Adverse Events (AEFI).
3. Speed and Flexibility of Vaccination Implementation
- The implementation can be done at any time because the vaccine is already available at 350 Kimia Farma clinics
- Companies can choose between 760 health facilities spread throughout Indonesia according to the distribution of company employees
4. Vaccine Certificate
The booster vaccine certificate can be obtained immediately after vaccination through the Peduli Protect application.
5. News Coverage / Exposure
Companies that participate in the Sinopharm Booster Vaccine program have the opportunity to be covered in digital media regarding the company’s support for the success of the government vaccination program launched by the government.