JAKARTA - Health officials from PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Siska appealed to travelers to meet their water needs and consume vitamins to keep the body in good condition during the 2026 Lebaran homecoming journey.
"If possible, before leaving, make sure your body is fit, drink vitamins, and enough water," said Siska, quoting Antara.
The appeal was made regarding the long homecoming journey which has the potential to reduce physical condition so that travelers need to maintain their body's resistance since before departure.
According to Siska, so far the most common complaints experienced by travelers include fever, stomach pain, and fatigue during the journey. Therefore, he reminded travelers who carry out fasting to adjust their body conditions and not force themselves if they feel unwell.
"If you are fasting, don't force it, you have to know your body condition," he said.
In addition to maintaining fluid intake, travelers are also asked to rest enough before the trip to avoid a decrease in body condition in the midst of homecoming activities.
Next, Siska reminded of the risk of minor accidents in public facilities, such as falling on the escalator, especially in the elderly group.
To anticipate this, the station provides assistance services for the elderly and people with disabilities, including assistance from officers and access through elevators.
"If the elderly can be directed through the elevator or assisted by officers," he said.
So far, Siska said, no significant emergency cases have been found, but travelers are still urged to maintain their health and safety during the trip.
Previously, a doctor from the Sawah Besar District Health Center, Central Jakarta, Radhiya Dhifanjanu, had appealed to travelers to continue to maintain fluid intake in the body during the homecoming, considering that Indonesia is now entering the dry season.
"For travelers, it's best to check your health first and make sure your body is in good shape. In addition, keep hydrated. Even though you are fasting, after breaking the fast you still have to drink enough to prevent dehydration, especially now that the weather is hot, so there is a risk of heat stroke (drastic increase in body temperature)," said Radhiya.
He also advised travelers who return home by driving and traveling long distances not to stay up late and get enough rest.
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