City erects health posts at stations, terminals

City erects health posts at stations, terminals

The city administration will set up health posts at bus
terminals, railway stations, seaports and airports in the capital
a week before and a week after the Idul Fitri holiday to provide
health services for holidaymakers.

"The health posts will provide care for minor injuries and
light ailments. Those suffering serious illness or severe
injuries will be recommended to city-run hospitals for further
treatment," City Health Agency head Abdul Chalik Masulili said at
City Hall on Wednesday.

The health posts will be open 24 hours a day and will be free
of charge.

Masulili said he had also asked public health centers and
city-run hospitals to remain open during the holiday.

"The health centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. from
Nov. 17 to Nov. 19 to give our staffers a chance to celebrate the
Idul Fitri holiday."

Emergency units at the city-run hospitals of Tarakan in
Central Jakarta, Budhi Asih and Duren Sawit in East Jakarta, and
Koja and Cengkareng in West Jakarta will remain open 24 hours a
day.

"The surgery, pediatrics, gynecology and internal medicine
wards will also be asked to stay open 24 hours a day," he added.

Masulili said city hospitals would also provide free services
for the poor who could show a health care benefit card. Those who
have yet to receive their benefit cards can ask for a letter
confirming their financial status from their neighborhood unit
chief.

He added that his agency would provide small bonuses to
physicians and other medical staff who worked during the holiday.
-- JP

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Health posts will be located at:
- Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
- Tanjung Priok Port
- Gambir railway station
- Senen railway station
- Jatinegara railway station
- Kota railway station
- Tanah Abang railway stations
- Kampung Rambutan bus terminal
- Pulogadung bus terminal