The Indonesian EMT’s kindness—even after this year’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake—allowed them to attend to the people who needed assistance in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Although the Indonesian EMT’s initial period of 14 days is set, there are still hints suggesting that the assistance period may actually be extended.
Myanmar Officials Laud Indonesian Medical Team’s Efforts
During these visits, both commanders (the Minister of Health and the Chief of the City of Naypyitaw) admitted that the earthquake-affected people needed advanced medical care and were grateful to Indonesian doctors for their proper, attentive treatment. Ary Laksmana Widjaja, as the Indonesian Humanitarian Team Coordinator, expressed optimism about further joint operations after they had Indonesian EMTs’ visits from Myanmar government officials.
A Crucial Line of Support: The Daily Activities of an EMT at an Indonesian Health Post
Within the bounds of the Ottarathiri Hospital, the Indonesian EMT health post serves the earthquake-affected population as a pivotal lifeline by operating daily from 08:30 to 16:30 local time. Widjaja’s reports indicate that the team has been providing services to fifteen hundred patients every week, which indicates the scale of medical assistance required after the disaster.
Meeting A Varied Scope Of Healthcare: From Primary Health To Emergencies
Indonesia EMT public health services were granted to a number of providers, each consisting of general practitioners and specialists as part of the Indonesian EMT team. These practitioners were able to assist with muscle pain, arthritis, minor injuries, upper respiratory tract infections, back pain, vertigo, gastritis, and headaches. Such treatment became very necessary, especially to people who had been afflicted with the uncontrolled circumstances following the earthquake.
Apart from the minimum services at routine medical check-ups, the Indonesian EMT also handles critical emergency cases. The team has effectively handled lacerations, stab and gunshot wounds, fractures, and strokes, which shows the urgent medical care needed by the people in the region.
A Possible Transfer: Keeping Care Continuity
As the initial 14-day assistance period nears its conclusion, Widjaja remarked that the entire infrastructure and facilities of the Indonesian EMT field hospital will be stored at the Ottarathiri Hospital’s 50-bed capacity. This symbolic delivery observed by some designated officials from the Myanmar Ministry of Health assists in confirming that the local healthcare system will receive important assets to sustain care for the population.
A Memorable Blessing: Indonesian Kindness Is Global
Widjaja noted the enthusiasm with which the local government and citizens of Naypyitaw welcomed the services of the Indonesian EMT. “Our work here will certainly be a beautiful memory for the people of Myanmar,” he remarked, emphasizing the intent of humanitarian assistance. He described it as “a memory of the kindness of Indonesian people shown in the EMT presence during the response to the earthquake in Myanmar,” revealing the bond created during the calamity.
The Future of Cooperation: Bilateral Talks
As the primary objective approaches completion, prospects for further collaboration continue to exist. “The Indonesian cooperation medical relief team can be extended if the Myanmar Ministry of Health would like to continue this cooperation. This can be discussed through bilateral channels,” Widjaja said, presupposing an expanded Indonesian medical presence in Myanmar to provide additional recovery and health care services to the population in need. This acceptance of discussion for aid able to be received provides hope for ongoing assistance for a region still suffering the aftereffects of the earthquake.
