Jakarta (ANTARA) – PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, the commercial and trading arm of state-owned energy company Pertamina, has opened a free 24-hour medical clinic for residents affected by an earthquake at Golo Conggo Field in Reok, Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
Pertamina Patra Niaga Corporate Secretary, Roberth M.V. Dumatubun, said the clinic reflects the company’s commitment to maintaining healthcare access for disaster-affected residents.
Established on Friday (August 21), the clinic operates around the clock for disaster victims and residents near the evacuation site, he said. The clinic also provides inpatient care for residents requiring further medical treatment.
Pertamina’s medical team is working with Indonesia Healthcare Corporation and local health workers to provide care for residents.​​​​​​​ Roberth said the rapid response addressed urgent needs among victims, particularly illnesses emerging after the disaster.
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The clinic has professional medical teams comprising doctors, nurses, and pharmaceutical logistics staff.
“After an earthquake, basic needs such as healthcare become a top priority. This free clinic is Pertamina Patra Niaga’s concrete effort to serve residents directly,” Roberth said.​​​​​​​
Pertamina aims to ensure the residents remain healthy throughout the recovery period.
An Indonesia Healthcare Corporation physician at the clinic, dr. Dafa Fatihada, said it had treated more than 200 Reok residents since opening. Reported ailments have included upper respiratory infections, fever, stomach problems, and back pain.​​​​​​​
Dafa said the medical staff had so far been able to treat all reported complaints effectively.
“Today, we treated about 150 patients from morning through afternoon. Thankfully, all complaints have been handled well,” Dafa said.​​​​​​​
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Reok resident Yesi Dwi, who evacuated after the earthquake, visited the clinic with a sore throat and pain extending from her neck to her lower back. Beyond physical ailments, medical workers are also monitoring the mental health of evacuees, Yesi said.
“The service is very good. The doctor was friendly and attentive when I asked questions,” she said.
Another quake-affected resident, Nanang Kasim, sought treatment for fever, phlegmy cough, and high blood pressure. He was grateful for the free healthcare.
“I hope this clinic helps all residents with their health needs, especially toddlers and elderly people,” Kasim said.
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