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Jayapura Police Educate on Health, Hold Blood Drive for 80th Bhayangkara Day

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Polres Jayapura in Papua held health education and blood donation events to celebrate the 80th Bhayangkara Day.
  • The health education focused on cancer and tumor awareness, including symptoms, risk factors, prevention, and early detection.
  • The blood drive, involving TNI, Basarnas, and other agencies, aimed to foster humanitarian spirit and support those in need, with collected blood going to the local PMI.

In Papua, the Jayapura Police Resort organized a series of events, including health education and a blood donation drive, to commemorate the 80th Bhayangkara Day. The initiative aimed to enhance public health awareness and promote social responsibility within the community.

In the socialization, the community gained an understanding of symptoms, risk factors, prevention efforts, and the importance of early detection of cancer and tumors.

— Penda SurinaDescribing the content of the health education session.

The health education component, led by Kasi Dokkes Polres Jayapura, Penda Surina, provided the public with comprehensive information on various diseases, focusing on cancer and tumors. Participants learned about the symptoms, risk factors, preventive measures, and the critical importance of early detection. Surina stated that the goal was to ensure the community gains a deeper understanding of these health issues.

The blood donation drive saw active participation from personnel of the Jayapura Police Resort, along with members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), and other relevant agencies. This collaborative effort underscored the police's commitment to community welfare beyond their law enforcement duties.

What we are doing is not only a commemoration of Bhayangkara Day but also as a form of the Police's care for health.

— Penda SurinaExplaining the dual purpose of the event.

"What we are doing is not only a commemoration of Bhayangkara Day but also a form of the Police's care for health," said Penda Surina. She expressed hope that the cancer and tumor awareness sessions would encourage more people to prioritize their health and undergo regular check-ups. The blood donation drive was intended to cultivate a spirit of humanity and assist those requiring medical transfusions.

Through cancer and tumor socialization, we hope the community will increasingly understand the importance of maintaining health and undergoing early detection.

— Penda SurinaExpressing the desired outcome of the health education.

All blood collected during the drive will be handed over to the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) to help meet the blood needs of patients in the Jayapura region. The event highlighted the synergy between different agencies in serving the community and addressing critical health needs.

Meanwhile, the blood donation drive was held to foster a spirit of humanity to help others in need.

— Penda SurinaStating the objective of the blood donation drive.
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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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