Klaten Regency Deploys 64 Ambulance Fleet to Welcome Lebaran Holiday Rush
Ahead of the 2026 Lebaran holiday exodus, Klaten Regency Government held an ambulance review and conducted health screening of long-distance intercity bus drivers and food safety inspections at markets.
The ambulance review was held at the Klaten Regency Government Office courtyard, health screening of long-distance bus drivers at Ir Soekarno Terminal, and food and vegetable safety inspections at Gedhe Market in Klaten.
During the ambulance review led by Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo on Tuesday (10 March), Klaten Health Office Head Anggit Budiarto reported that 64 ambulances from all health services in Klaten participated in the review.
To welcome the 2026 Lebaran holiday exodus, the Klaten Health Office deployed 180 health personnel from 34 primary health centres, 13 hospitals, 45 clinics, the district health agency, and various health facilities to man holiday health posts.
“The ambulance fleet will be stationed at security checkpoints and holiday service posts throughout Klaten Regency,” Anggit stated. “There are seven health security and service posts distributed across the district.”
Following the ambulance review, Regent Hamenang, alongside Police Chief AKB Faruk Rozi and Military Commander Mayor Inf Ismail Syahrudin, monitored health screening of bus drivers at Ir Soekarno Terminal. Health checks were carried out on approximately 100 bus drivers as a precautionary measure during the holiday period.
According to the Health Office Head, health screening of long-distance bus drivers, including drivers transporting 500 free passengers from Klaten, is a routine activity conducted to ensure safe holiday transport.
The Klaten Health Office also conducted food and vegetable safety inspections at Gedhe Market. Inspections covered 20 food samples and 20 vegetable samples sold at the market.
Food samples were tested for harmful substances including formaldehyde, borax, and artificial dyes, whilst vegetable samples were tested for pesticide residues. The Health Office Head reported to the press that several food items tested positive for harmful substances, including crackers containing artificial dyes and dried anchovies containing formaldehyde.
Regent Hamenang, who also visited Gedhe Market, urged traders not to sell food and vegetables known to contain hazardous substances such as formaldehyde and borax, and demanded accountability from suppliers.
“If suppliers are irresponsible or obstinate, they will face legal action. Additionally, public awareness campaigns about the dangers of consuming contaminated food are necessary to protect public health,” he stated.