Injuries Almost Infection, Drugs Run Out: Galodo Malalak Refugee Condition Is Getting More And More Worrying

Team Coordinator From PMI Agam Regency For The Malalak Sardan (left) Glodo Post In Agam, Friday (28/11/2025) ANTARA/Muhammad Zulfikar

AGAM - The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) of Agam Regency, West Sumatra, conveyed that medical needs for victims of flash floods (galodo) in East Nagari Malalak, Malalak District, were increasingly urgent. Many refugees are reported to be sick while the number of medical personnel is very limited.

"Many people in the evacuation camps have been sick and we lack a medical team," said PMI Agam Team Coordinator for the Malalak Glodo post, Sardan, in Agam, Antara, Friday, November 28.

According to Sardan, most of the residents were evacuated injured. However, until now the evacuation posts do not have adequate medical personnel to provide further treatment.

Based on temporary data, the number of refugees reached around 200 people, including pregnant women and the elderly. Of that number, at least 10 people are in conditions that require immediate treatment.

"Earlier there were lacerations to the head and almost infections. But the treatment that can be given only replaces the bandages," he said.

Sardan explained that PMI basically does not have complete medicine capacity because it only brings standard medicine. However, some supplies have been given to the public.

"We also need medical equipment because the current supplies can be said to be non-existent," he said.

In addition to medical needs, the condition of the bathing, washing, toilet (MCK) facilities at the evacuation site is also considered inadequate. The situation is exacerbated by the extreme weather that is still happening. Efforts to evacuate outside the area cannot be carried out because road access is cut off.

"Currently, it is very difficult to handle, the weather often rains," he added.