DKI Health Office Opens Medical Services During May Day at Monas
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The DKI Jakarta Health Service (Dinkes) has opened medical services for thousands of workers attending the International Labour Day or May Day 2026 commemoration at the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta on Friday.
” In total, there are 25 ambulances deployed, consisting of 15 units from the Regional Health Crisis and Emergency Centre (PK3D) and 10 vehicles from the Tarakan Municipal Hospital and community health centres,” said the Head of the Regional Health Crisis and Emergency Centre (PK3D) of the DKI Jakarta Health Service, Sulung Mulia Putra, in Jakarta on Friday.
In addition, he said, 70 medical personnel have been prepared, comprising 10 general practitioners, 50 nurses, and 10 drivers.
He stated that by 09:00 WIB in the morning, a total of 63 people had received medical services at the health posts scattered across various points in the Monas area.
“Those handled are quite numerous. By 09:00 alone, 63 people have been treated,” Sulung said.
Furthermore, he added, around 10 percent of the visitors treated were referred for further examination to Tarakan Hospital.
According to Sulung, most of the patients complained of health issues triggered by extreme hot weather and fatigue from long journeys.
“Some are due to heat, heatstroke, and also some heart complaints. So, stomach complaints, heart issues, and diseases caused by heat are the majority,” Sulung explained.
Furthermore, he stated that the health service posts would remain open until the Labour Day commemoration event concluded in the afternoon.
Overall, there are 26 medical tents prepared at various strategic points in the Monas area. The health service posts are joint facilities of the DKI Jakarta Health Service, the Health Division of the Metro Jaya Police, and the Jayakarta Jaya Garrison Health Service.
Sulung also urged all participants of the Labour Day commemoration event from various regions to pay attention to their health conditions, given the scorching hot weather.
He also reminded participants to consume the provided food and drinks and to seek shaded locations to avoid sun exposure.
“So, our health services are comprehensive, from mild illnesses to those requiring referrals,” Sulung stated.