BPH Migas and Directorate General of Mineral and Coal Provide Health Services in Aceh Tamiang
BPH Migas is carrying out the state’s mandate by being present and providing assistance. This means the central government is present among disaster-affected communities.
The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) together with the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal (Ditjen Minerba) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) collaborated to provide health services to disaster-affected residents in Aceh Tamiang Regency, Aceh Province.
BPH Migas Chief Wahyudi Anas said in a statement in Jakarta on Sunday that his agency, as part of the ESDM Disaster Response Team, provided general and basic dental checkups, medication distribution, health education, and trauma healing for children living in temporary shelters and evacuation sites.
Wahyudi, who was present alongside BPH Migas Committee Member Baskara Agung Wibawa at the Simpang Empat Opak Temporary Shelter in Aceh Tamiang on Saturday (2/14/2026), personally called out names of residents listed on registration forms to come to the doctor’s examination table while also asking about their health complaints.
“BPH Migas is carrying out the state’s mandate by being present and providing assistance. This means the central government is present among disaster-affected communities,” Wahyudi said.
The Simpang Empat Opak Temporary Shelter, consisting of 10 blocks, is home to around 600 disaster-affected households.
Mustika (34), a resident of Bundar Village, Karang Baru, Aceh Tamiang, learned about the free health services at the shelter through a messaging application. “I have itchy allergies, probably from the water and dust. There have been free health services before, but not this large. This health post really helps us,” she said.
Meanwhile, Mauliani (63), a resident of Sukajadi Village, Karang Baru Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang, traveled approximately 12 kilometers to receive free treatment at the shelter. “The doctors are very friendly. We hope this can continue,” she said.
The free health services run from February 14–16, 2026, targeting approximately 5,000 recipients. The initiative involves 35 health workers — including doctors, pharmacists, and physician assistants — from BPH Migas, Ditjen Minerba, the Aceh Tamiang Health Office, as well as 10 volunteers.
“On Saturday, the target is 3,000 people. On Sunday, activities will be held in Manyak Payed Subdistrict targeting around 1,000 people. Then on Monday (2/16/2026) in Tanjung Mancang Village, Kejuruan Muda Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang, the target is around 1,000 people,” Wahyudi added.
In addition to health services, 3,000 packages of 3-kilogram rice, 2,000 biscuits and cereals were also provided for residents receiving health services. A total of 200 air mattresses were also distributed to evacuees in the Manyak Payed and Tanjung Mancang areas. Activities for children included coloring, health education, games, and reading books.
Wahyudi said the strong collaboration with the Aceh Tamiang Regency Government, police, and village guidance non-commissioned officers (babinsa) ensured the smooth delivery of health assistance.
“BPH Migas and Ditjen Minerba express their gratitude to the Aceh Tamiang Regency Government for this excellent cooperation. God willing, BPH Migas can return so that the community feels reassured, their health is maintained as they welcome Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah in good condition,” he said.
Wahyudi also mentioned that BPH Migas had previously provided assistance to disaster victims in Tanjung Genteng Village, Aceh Tamiang, on December 18, 2025. BPH Migas also delivered aid to North Aceh Regency and Bener Meriah Regency in mid-January 2026.
Meanwhile, Aceh Tamiang Deputy Regent Ismail, accompanied by Aceh Tamiang Health Office Head Mustakim, expressed appreciation for the collaborative health service assistance from BPH Migas and Ditjen Minerba.
“This means the government is here with us, the government is present at the evacuation shelters in Aceh Tamiang,” he said.