HSP Assistance

In the aftermath Yogyakarta and Central Java of the May 27th earthquake, the USAID Health Services Program has coordinated a 60-member medical team to provide mobile health services to one of the most-stricken areas of Klaten, Central Java. 

More than 20 volunteers from the Pediatricians’ Association (IDAI), the Midwives’ Association (IBI), the Nurses’ Association (PPNI) and the Public Health Association (IAKMI) worked alongside Jogonalan Puskesmas staff to provide services in 18 villages, with a total population of 58,000. The initial focus was on immunizing individuals against measles and tetanus, and providing care for common illnesses such as respiratory and skin infections in the post-emergency environment.

In the first week of operations, the HSP team supported government programs to provide services to almost 10,000 people, with the breakdown as follows:

• Tetanus toxoid immunization     6,812
• Measles immunization               1,485
• Vitamin A                                 1,530

In response to disasters, the Ministry of Health follows a policy to prevent diseases outbreaks by delivering tetanus and measles in disaster areas. Tetanus is for adults 15 – 60 years old. Measles is for children immunization under five. The MoH also recommended distribution of vitamin A capsules for children under five to increase immunity.  

The team also collected surveillance information about maternal-child health conditions such as diarrhea, malnutrition, and complications with pregnancy and deliveries. HSP will continue to coordinate with the Ministry of Health to provide mobile health services through June 23rd. 

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