Health Ministry Prepares Field Hospital in Manggarai NTT for Earthquake Victims

Indonesia's Ministry of Health is accelerating the establishment of a field hospital in Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, to ensure critical health services and surgical interventions for earthquake survivors. The temporary facility, located at the Golo Dukal Stadium, aims to bolster support for the Ruteng Regional General Hospital, which was affected by the tremors. Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin inspected the preparations, noting the deployment of five tents – four for patients, each accommodating 20 individuals, and one specialized, sterile operating room. Initially offering around 60 beds, the ministry intends to increase the capacity to at least 100 beds by sending additional tents from Bali. The field hospital is designed for safety and comfort, featuring a special floor for patient mobility and hygiene, and utilizes standard disaster response tents used globally. The inclusion of a sterile operating room is deemed vital for immediate trauma care, particularly for those injured by collapsed structures, ensuring they receive prompt medical attention without waiting for the main hospital to resume full operations. Similar field hospital concepts are planned for other affected areas, including Nagekeo Regency.

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Here we have installed five tents. Four for patients, each can accommodate 20 patients, then one specifically for the operating room because the room is sterile and can be isolated.