Recent speculation has swirled around the health of Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, with reports suggesting he was gravely ill and required extensive medical treatment. However, the nation’s treasurer has directly addressed these concerns, confirming that while he did visit a hospital, it was solely for a routine health check-up.
“Yes, I did go for a check-up at the hospital, but I was discharged again. It was just a regular medical check-up, you know,” Purbaya clarified, speaking from the Ministry of Finance office in Central Jakarta on Monday, May 4th. This statement aims to quash the escalating rumors about his condition.
Furthermore, Purbaya explicitly refuted claims circulating about him having high blood sugar levels. He stated that his current blood sugar reading is a healthy 118, emphasizing that his overall health is within normal parameters.
Earlier, Purbaya had openly spoken about experiencing severe back pain, which necessitated eight injections for treatment. He confirmed that this previous condition has now significantly improved, and his back is currently in good health.
“My back is completely normal now,” Purbaya asserted, dismissing some of the more sensationalist gossip with a laugh. “There were many rumors, weren’t there? Like I couldn’t get out of bed and was about to be dismissed.” His lighthearted response underscored the exaggerated nature of the claims.
These widespread health concerns originated from various reports circulating on social media, alleging that Purbaya had fallen gravely ill and required hospitalization.
Among the specific health rumors was the persistent claim of Purbaya’s elevated blood sugar. When questioned about these reports, Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung previously stated he was unaware of the particular rumors but assured the public of Purbaya’s good health.
“Oh, I don’t know about that. God willing, he is healthy. Please pray for him,” Juda remarked after attending an event for the IPB Alumni Association, as quoted by Antara on Saturday, May 2nd. His comments, made just days before Purbaya’s direct clarification, echoed the sentiment that the minister was well.
Summary
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa addressed recent speculation regarding his health, confirming he visited a hospital solely for a routine health check-up and has since been discharged. He clarified these were just regular medical examinations, aiming to quash widespread rumors about his condition originating from social media.
Purbaya explicitly refuted claims of high blood sugar, stating his current reading is a healthy 118, and also confirmed his previous severe back pain has now significantly improved. He dismissed sensationalist gossip, including allegations of being gravely ill or facing dismissal, emphasizing his current good health.
