JAKARTA - The DPP of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) has sent dozens of medical personnel and equipment as well as diaspora doctors to help recover flood and landslide victims in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra.
Secretary General of the DPP PDIP, Hasto Kristiyanto, released 30 ambulances and 90 medical personnel to post-disaster locations in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The release ceremony took place at the Party School, Lenteng Agung, Jakarta, Monday, December 29.
Hasto emphasized that the dispatch of this team was a direct instruction from Megawati Soekarnoputri to help the recovery of flood victims. The personnel sent consisted of 30 doctors, 60 paramedics, and Baguna volunteers.
Hasto also said that the ambulance drivers on duty were not ordinary drivers, but volunteers who had been specially trained to provide emergency medical assistance in the field.
"Mega's mother wrote a list of the needs for this 'wet disaster'. He reminded us not to forget women and toddlers. Therefore, in this ambulance, special logistics such as baby supplies, bandages, and gloves are included," said Hasto at the party school, Lenteng Agung, Jakarta, Monday, December 29.
Hasto explained the philosophy behind the brought-in sarung aid. Based on Megawati's field experience, sarung has a high protective function in emergency conditions; ranging from mukena substitutes to privacy protection for women when toilet facilities are limited in refugee camps.
This mission is also strengthened by the presence of "Doctors Diaspora. Hasto conveyed Megawati's appreciation and thanks to these foreign-trained doctors.
"The Chairperson General appreciates the Diaspora Doctors who choose to return and serve to help the people who suffer regardless of political background or group," he said.
Hasto advised all volunteers to work with sincerity and compassion. "When one province is injured, it is our common wound. Keep crying and laughing with the people," said Hasto.
Meanwhile, the Head of the DPP Health Sector, Ribka Tjiptaning, reported that this team will serve for one month until the situation is conducive.
In addition to land ambulances, PDIP also deployed a trail motorcycle through the Malahayati Admiral Ship to reach disaster points that are difficult to access by four-wheeled vehicles.
All the funding for this gotong royong action comes from the Mega Gotong Royong Foundation, including Megawati's personal contribution of IDR 3.2 billion.
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