The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkes RI) officially received medical equipment assistance as a form of synergy with the North Sumatra Youth group. The handover of the donation, which took place in Jakarta on Thursday (25/6), is intended to restore the operations of health facilities disrupted by hydrometeorological disasters in the Sumatra region.
The assistance was the result of a community-based fundraising initiative spearheaded by several figures, including Pahala Nugraha Mansury and Bara Hasibuan, through a 'charity run' event that successfully involved thousands of participants in early 2026. Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin expressed high appreciation for this contribution, emphasizing that cross-sectoral collaboration is a crucial key to strengthening the front line of health services, especially at the Puskesmas (community health center) level.
The assistance is planned to be distributed immediately to eight affected areas, including Aceh Tamiang, North Aceh, East Aceh, Central Aceh, Langkat, Central Tapanuli, South Tapanuli, and Agam Regency. The government itself is committed to continuing to oversee the strengthening of health facilities through special budget allocations and additional support from various partners.
Donor representative Bara Hasibuan expressed hope that this aid would ignite a spirit of mutual cooperation among the wider community to work hand in hand. Positive responses also came from local governments, including Acting Head of the East Aceh District Health Office, Rijalul Fikri, who stated that the assistance is very crucial for remote areas such as the Lokop Puskesmas to ensure health services for the community return to optimal operations.
The Ministry of Health emphasized that this initiative aligns with the national health system resilience strengthening agenda. It is hoped that synergy between the government, the public, and the private sector can continue to be enhanced to guarantee the continuity of medical services in all corners of the country, especially in disaster-prone areas.
