JAKARTA - The Nusa Waluya II Ship Hospital (RSK) has again made a role in the eastern tip of Indonesia. In collaboration with PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), the Peduli Doctor Foundation (Doctor SHARE) presents floating health services in North Waigeo District, Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua.
During the two months of implementation, from June 10 to August 8, 2025, 4,099 people received health services and participated in health promotion activities from the medical team. Services include 9 villages and sub-districts in North Waigeo and several other areas in Raja Ampat Regency.
"The PIS humanitarian mission together with doctor SHARE has succeeded in fulfilling our goal in providing access to free health services that are needed by the local community. The floating health service of RSK Nusa Waluya II is also in line with the identity of PIS which is committed to advancing the maritime industry in the country," said PIS Corporate Secretary Muhammad Baron in his statement to VOI.
RSK Nusa Waluya II has medical facilities equivalent to hospitals on land, ranging from general poly, specialist poly, teeth, maternal and child health, emergency room, laboratory, ultrasound, EKG, to x-ray services and blood banks.
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Of the total number of patients, 2,903 were handled in various poly, while 1,106 people participated in health counseling activities. In supporting operations, this ship was strengthened by 31 medical personnel and 14 volunteers, including surgeons, anesthesia, wombs, internal diseases, and other supporting staff.
Their presence allows health services to continue despite geographical challenges and weather in the archipelago.
The head of the Doctor Care Foundation (SHARE), Tutuk Utomo, said that this program is an effort to open access to health in the 3T area which is difficult to reach.
"We hope that a cooperation model like this can continue to be developed so that people in remote areas can experience adequate health services," he said.
Meanwhile, PIS assesses that the presence of floating hospitals can have a direct impact on coastal and archipelagic communities. This program is also said to be in line with efforts to support sustainable development, especially in increasing the health level of the community.
The existence of RSK Nusa Waluya II in Raja Ampat is proof of how innovative health services are able to answer the limitations of infrastructure in the archipelago. This ship comes as an alternative solution, as well as a reminder that equitable access to health is still a big challenge in eastern Indonesia.
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