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Pertamina Offers Free Health Services to Earthquake Refugees in Reo

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT Pertamina (Persero) opened free health services for earthquake refugees in Reo, Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara.
  • The services include health checks, blood pressure monitoring, consultations, and the provision of medicines and vitamins.
  • Pertamina aims to ensure affected communities receive necessary health support during their recovery.

PT Pertamina (Persero), through Pertamina Patra Niaga, has launched free health services for individuals displaced by an earthquake in Reo, Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The initiative operates from the Pertamina Peduli Post at Lapangan Barangkolong, providing essential medical support to the affected population.

This effort underscores Pertamina's commitment to ensuring that communities impacted by disasters maintain access to healthcare amidst emergency conditions. The free medical services encompass health examinations, blood pressure checks, consultations for various health complaints, and the distribution of necessary medications and vitamins. The company aims to facilitate a calmer recovery period for those affected.

Corporate Secretary Arya Dwi Paramita stated that Pertamina's support extends beyond logistical needs, focusing also on the health and psychological well-being of the affected individuals. "Medical teams from Pertamina Patra Niaga have been deployed here. The medical personnel are joining the police medical team. Health services are provided for toddlers, children, and the elderly, especially for the community in the refugee camp area in Reo District," he said.

Dr. Aji Wibowo, a medical team member from Pertamina Patra Niaga (PPN) Regional Jatimbalinus, affirmed their presence as a manifestation of Pertamina's care for the community, particularly disaster victims. Common complaints among survivors include flu, coughs, and injuries from debris. "We definitely want to help the affected community, especially with logistics and medical aspects that require special attention," he added.

Hamsyah, a refugee from Mata Air Village, Reok District, expressed gratitude for Pertamina's health services. "Alhamdulillah, the service to us is extraordinary. With such a great initiative, we receive great help and support. So, from all the post activities, the public kitchen, and medical services, everything is very good," he said.

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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.