Dekai Hospital Reopens as Deputy Home Affairs Minister Praises Yahukimo Regency for Maintaining Security
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Ribka Haluk has expressed appreciation for the swift action taken by the Yahukimo Regency Government in maintaining security stability whilst restoring public services. This was marked by the reopening of health services at Dekai Regional General Hospital (RSUD Dekai), which had previously ceased operations due to security concerns.
Ribka noted that the restoration of services was closely linked to the leadership of Yahukimo Regent Didimus Yahuli and the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda). She highlighted that the synergy built with the provincial government, security forces, and community elements had helped foster a more conducive environment.
“The Ministry of Home Affairs extends its appreciation to the Yahukimo Regent, who has taken swift measures in addressing a number of issues in Yahukimo, with support from all parties including the governor and the Forkopimda on the ground,” Ribka said in a written statement on Saturday (21 February 2026).
She explained that health services had previously been disrupted because healthcare and medical workers were reluctant to serve due to the security situation. The condition was deemed to have the potential to hinder the fulfilment of basic services for residents if not promptly addressed through cross-sector coordination.
Under the direction of Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian, the Ministry of Home Affairs was said to have provided intensive assistance through dialogue and negotiation with stakeholders.
“The hospital that was previously closed has now been reopened for public services by the local government through coordination and negotiation with all parties, including the Ministry of Home Affairs,” she added.
In the process, the Yahukimo Regency Government held a coordination meeting with religious leaders, traditional leaders, women’s representatives, youth leaders, healthcare workers, and community representatives on Friday (20 February). This was followed by a Forkopimda meeting with TNI-Polri (military-police) representatives and security task forces on Saturday (21 February), which emphasised a humanistic approach oriented towards civilian protection.
Ribka stressed that security stability serves as the foundation for successful development. According to her, synergy between the local government, security forces, and the community can create a conducive environment whilst ensuring healthcare workers resume their duties.
Ribka also urged the public to maintain unity, not be easily provoked by false information, and support local government policies to preserve a safe and peaceful situation.
The local government confirmed that all community health centres (puskesmas) and health facilities have resumed operations following the healthcare workers’ strike. Ribka expressed hope that the collaboration would be maintained to accelerate the recovery of public services, protect healthcare workers, and ensure residents can carry out their activities safely towards a peaceful, healthy, and prosperous Yahukimo.