Health Ministry Confirms Stable Medicine Stock for NTT Earthquake Victims for Five Days

Indonesia's Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) has assured that medical supplies for victims of the recent M 7.7 earthquake in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) are adequate for at least the next five days. The ministry is actively involved in post-disaster health services, ensuring that aid, particularly essential medicines, continues to reach the affected populations.

Sumarjaya, head of the Kemenkes Disaster Task Force, reported that medicines have been dispatched to the areas impacted by the earthquake. He stated during an online press conference on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) that the current stock is sufficient for the coming five days. The ministry is committed to continuously supplying medicines, especially to the seven districts most affected by the seismic event, to maintain ongoing treatment and care in the field.

In addition to medical provisions, Kemenkes has also deployed tents to the disaster zones. These tents are crucial for setting up field hospitals, providing essential medical facilities in areas where permanent structures may have been damaged or destroyed. This comprehensive approach aims to stabilize the health situation and support the recovery efforts in NTT.

The ministry's proactive measures underscore the ongoing commitment to managing the health crisis following the earthquake. Efforts are focused on ensuring the well-being of the affected residents through sustained medical support and the establishment of temporary healthcare infrastructure.

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We can report that at this time, all medicines are still guaranteed for the next five days.