Entering dry season, Eid travellers advised to maintain body fluid intake
Jakarta (ANTARA) - A doctor from the Sawah Besar Sub-district Health Centre in Central Jakarta, Radhiya Dhifanjanu, has urged Eid travellers to maintain their body fluid intake during the journey home, given that Indonesia is now entering the dry season.
“For Eid travellers, it is advisable to check your health first and ensure your body is in fit condition. In addition, maintain hydration. Even while fasting, after breaking the fast, you must still drink sufficiently to prevent dehydration, especially since the weather is currently hot, increasing the risk of heat stroke (a drastic rise in body temperature),” Radhiya said when met at Gambir Station in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.
She advised Eid travellers returning to their hometowns by vehicle and undertaking long journeys not to stay up all night and to rest adequately.
The Free Health Check Post (CKG) at Gambir Station is located at the north entrance or arrival gate. In addition to health screenings such as blood pressure or blood sugar, travellers will also receive quick checks for dental and eye health.
“Here, we focus more on education. We provide available medicines, then educate on follow-up management. For example, we ask if they have BPJS or not, where their BPJS is from, and then recommend visiting the nearest health centre for further treatment,” Radhiya stated.
“Because the examination here is a quick CKG package, it is not as comprehensive as at the health centre. At the health centre, the checks are more complete, such as blood pressure, complete blood work, cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, liver function, heart recording, dental examination, and others,” Radhiya explained.
The CKG service at Gambir Station serves travellers from 08:00 to 15:00 WIB, but if passengers experience health issues, they can head directly to the health post that operates 24 hours on the first floor near the toilet at the north entrance, or to the post located at the main north exit towards the mosque.