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Indonesian VP Visits Earthquake Victims in East Nusa Tenggara

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin visited Sikka Regency in East Nusa Tenggara to assess post-earthquake recovery efforts.
  • He inspected emergency tents at a hospital and a temporary shelter, ensuring children's needs for food and safety were met.
  • The visit aimed to ensure smooth government handling of the disaster's aftermath and continued provision of health services.

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin made a visit to Sikka Regency in East Nusa Tenggara on Thursday, August 20, 2026, to personally observe the conditions of earthquake victims. His itinerary included a stop at the TC Hillers Regional General Hospital in Maumere, where he was seen holding a baby in an emergency tent. The Vice President's visit focused on ensuring that the needs of children in evacuation centers were met, particularly regarding food and safety. He also reviewed the government's post-disaster handling procedures to ensure they were proceeding smoothly. During his tour, Amin was accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno and Sikka Regent Juventus Prima Yoris Kago. He also visited the Gelora Samador evacuation post and the Laurentius Say Port to assess the situation following the earthquake.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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