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Jokowi praises handling of Aceh earthquake victims
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Receiving care — Accompanied by Health Minister Nila Moeloek (right), President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo (left) visits an earthquake victim at Dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital in Banda Aceh on Thursday evening. (Courtesy of the Presidential Office/File)
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resident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo says the handling of victims of a serious earthquake that hit Pidie Jaya, Aceh, on Wednesday, is going well.
During a visit to Dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital in Banda Aceh on Thursday evening, he said rescue efforts had been 99 percent completed.
According to data, 23 victims, mostly suffering fractures, are receiving treatment at the hospital. “Previously, 19 people were treated but four more victims were brought here. So far, eight of the patients have undergone surgery,” Jokowi said as quoted by a statement from the Presidential Office.
Jokowi is scheduled to visit Pidie Jaya on Friday to observe the handling of victims, including the distribution of humanitarian assistance.
“This is especially for reconstruction activities, which will be conducted after we observe the situation in the field. The most important thing is that the handling of victims taken to this hospital has been running well,” the President said.
In a coordination meeting, presidential chief of staff Teten Masduki reported to the President and Cabinet members on the impacts of the massive earthquake.
He said the quake impacted three regencies: Bireuen, Pidie and Pidie Jaya.
“The number of people killed in the earthquake has reached 102 while one resident is still reported missing. Meanwhile, 136 people have suffered severe injuries and 616 others have light wounds. As many as 10,029 people have taken refuge in 28 shelters in three regencies,” Teten said.
The Aceh administration has set a 14-day emergency response period from Dec. 7 through Dec. 20. (ebf)
