West Aceh Hospital Launches Integrated Heart Service as Independence Day Gift

The government of West Aceh Regency has inaugurated an integrated heart service and several new health facilities at the Cut Nyak Dhien Meulaboh Regional General Hospital (RSUD). This launch serves as a special gift to the community in commemoration of the 81st anniversary of Indonesian Independence.

Bupati (Regent) Aceh Barat, Tarmizi, stated that this initiative represents a continuous commitment to enhancing vital medical infrastructure. The new facilities are expected to decrease the community's reliance on referrals to other regions, such as the RSUD Zainoel Abidin in Banda Aceh. The integrated heart service center includes a Cath Lab (Catheterization Laboratory), a cardiology clinic, a treadmill, and an echocardiography (ECHO) unit.

The operationalization of the Cath Lab addresses a high demand for cardiac medical treatment in the region. Data from January to June 2026 indicates that 4,800 heart patients received care at RSUD Cut Nyak Dhien Meulaboh. Approximately 30 percent of these patients required referral to other areas due to limitations in available procedures and equipment.

Regent Tarmizi explained that the Cath Lab equipment was purchased in 2018 for Rp11 billion but faced technical and funding challenges, remaining non-operational for years until 2026. To overcome budget constraints, the local government strategically collaborated with corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds. Through this partnership, RSUD Cut Nyak Dhien Meulaboh received Rp9.6 billion in CSR support from PT Mifa Bersaudara. These funds were used for essential medical equipment, including 56 hospital beds and medical devices for the Standard Inpatient Care (KRIS) rooms, as well as two new ambulances. The hospital plans to continue seeking CSR synergy for future large-scale health facility needs.

In addition to the new cardiac services and ambulances, the hospital's Emergency Department (IGD) capacity has been expanded. The number of IGD beds increased from 15 to 25, aiming to alleviate issues of patient rejection due to limited emergency care space. Beyond physical infrastructure improvements, the management emphasized enhancing service quality through workflow adjustments, revised visiting hours, and stricter supervision of medical staff and ambulance operations to ensure patient comfort.

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This step is a continuous commitment to completing vital medical facilities.