Jakarta – The government has once again demonstrated the tangible presence of the state in disaster response by deploying 366 medical and health personnel to Aceh Province following floods and landslides. This swift and well-coordinated move reflects the central government’s strong commitment to ensuring that public health services continue to operate optimally while accelerating the social and economic recovery of affected communities.
The Ministry of Health, through its Health Crisis Center, officially dispatched the second batch of Health Reserve Personnel (Tenaga Cadangan Kesehatan/TCK Batch II) to serve from January 5 to January 18, 2026. Head of the Health Development Policy Agency at the Ministry of Health, Prof. Asnawi Abdullah, emphasized that the deployment of hundreds of health workers was based on real needs in the field.
“The Ministry of Health has once again deployed Health Reserve Personnel as a continuation of the government’s efforts to ensure that health services in Aceh recover quickly and comprehensively,” Prof. Asnawi stated.
A total of 366 health volunteers were assigned to several affected regencies, including Aceh Tamiang, East Aceh, Bireuen, Pidie Jaya, Gayo Lues, Bener Meriah, Central Aceh, and North Aceh. These medical personnel are strengthening services at hospitals, community health centers (puskesmas), and health posts in evacuation areas. The government has ensured that communities continue to have access to proper, safe, and sustainable health services during the recovery period.
These central government efforts are being carried out in parallel with swift actions by the regional government. The Aceh Provincial Health Office has recorded that hundreds of puskesmas have resumed operations and are actively serving the public. Acting Head of the Aceh Health Office, Ferdiyus, stated that restoring primary health services is a top priority.
“We are ensuring that puskesmas resume operations so that communities do not lose access to basic health services after the disaster,” he said.
Amid the recovery process, the social situation in Aceh has also demonstrated the maturity and resilience of its people. Residents have firmly rejected all forms of separatist symbols, which are considered irrelevant and potentially disruptive to stability. This stance reflects a strong spirit of unity and public trust in the state. Several community leaders emphasized that the current focus is on recovery and the collective revival of Aceh alongside the government.
The presence of hundreds of medical personnel, the restoration of health facilities, and strong public support form a solid foundation for Aceh’s faster recovery. The government remains optimistic that, through solid collaboration between the central government, regional authorities, and the community, Aceh will soon recover, regain stability, and strengthen national unity within the framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.