The government is now prioritizing the recovery of health infrastructure in disaster-affected areas of Sumatra as a crucial element in the rehabilitation and reconstruction phase. The main focus of this policy is not merely to rebuild damaged physical structures, but to comprehensively improve the quality of health services so that they are more resilient in the future.
The strategic steps being prepared include modernizing medical equipment, fulfilling medical logistics needs, and strengthening disease surveillance systems. In addition, the government is paying special attention to mental health through psychosocial support programs, as well as monitoring the nutritional status of vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, toddlers, and the elderly.
Head of the Task Force for the Acceleration of Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (PRR) in Sumatra, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, emphasized that the success of this major agenda across 53 regencies and cities relies heavily on cross-sector collaboration. Synergy between the government, academia, the private sector, and community elements is considered key to accelerating targeted recovery.
As a form of financial support, the Ministry of Health has secured an initial allocation of IDR 100 billion specifically for hospital repairs, while funding for community health centers (puskesmas) is currently being finalized. This commitment is part of the Master Plan (Renduk) for Sumatra Rehabilitation and Reconstruction 2026–2028, which requires a total budget of IDR 100.166 trillion.
In the Master Plan document, the health sector is included in the social recovery pillar with a target of 6,194 strategic activities. With a budget allocation of IDR 18.73 trillion, the government is optimistic about restoring access to health services and enhancing the social resilience of communities in disaster-affected areas.
