CIANJUR, WEST JAVA – Dr Zainab Aqila, a doctor on the medical team for Dompet Dhuafa, said that the disease that is often complained of is acute respiratory infections. However, other diseases began to be found, such as skin disease and diarrhea, Saturday (03/12/2022).
A week has passed since an earthquake hit the Cianjur area. During that week, the survivors depended on help from others. But blessings will always be there; support from neighbors, relatives, and humanitarian volunteers keeps arriving. One such assistance is the Medical Post which Dompet Dhuafa established.
Dompet Dhuafa established a Medical Post at an evacuation post located in Cariu Field, Mangunkerta Village, Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency. Together with the local Puskesmas, the team provided 24-hour medical services at the evacuation posts.
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“The disease we often face is a respiratory tract infection with symptoms of cough, runny nose, and fever. Other diseases, such as skin disease and diarrhea, have been found,” Aqila explained.
They still provide the best service with platoon tents, tarpaulin mats, and medical equipment. Heat, rain, and low-Richter-scale small aftershocks are familiar relatives for the medical team.
Mina, who lives in the evacuation post with 10 of her family members, feels helped by the Medical Post. The house was damaged and uninhabitable, requiring her and her family to evacuate temporarily.
“Alhamdulillah very helpful. The people here are very helpful. Thank God,” said Mina.
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Mina came with one of her children who had a head wound that had to be treated regularly. The medical team solemnly treated the child.
For 24 hours, they served survivors affected by the Cianjur earthquake. Starting from children, teenagers, and adults to the elderly. Evening came, and the patients came.
“At night, patients usually arrive,” he added. (Dompet Dhuafa/DMC/Fajar)