Dinkes Prepares Health Workers and Ambulances at New Year's Eve Celebration

Tens of ambulances and hundreds of health workers have been prepared to be on standby at the New Year's Eve celebration locations.

In total, we have 300 health workers assisted by PMI

Jakarta Health Agency (Dinkes)'s Health Service Division Head, Luigi said there would be at least 40 ambulances on standby to help patients who needed referrals during the New Year's Eve celebrations.

"In Sudirman area, we have 17 ambulances, while 6 ambulances in TMII area. Then the rest are at other spots," he explained, Friday (12/30).

500 Janitors Prepared at TMII for New Year's Eve

He explained that the health workers would blend in with the crowd. If a resident is found to have health problems, they will immediately be handled at the nearest post.

"In total, we have 300 health workers assisted by PMI," he stated.

His party will also open health services on Saturday (12/31) tomorrow. Residents can use them at 10 crowded points consisting of seven points in Sudirman-Thamrin and three points in TMII.

He added the Dinkes ensured that health facilities such as the sub-district health center and hospitals would continue to operate at the end of the year.

"We have plotted several health centers. If someone is sick, they can be handled on the spot. If you need to be referred, they will be taken by ambulance because there is already a referral hospital," he closed.