Jakarta, IO – PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group), in collaboration with the Bakti Barito Foundation (YBB), has donated 100 medical service tents to Indonesia’s Ministry of Health to support the Health Crisis Center. The donation reflects the companies’ commitment to supporting government efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and response, particularly by providing facilities to help maintain healthcare services for communities during emergencies.
The donation comprises 50 tents measuring 4 x 6 meters and another 50 measuring 4 x 8 meters. The tents serve as supplementary healthcare facilities based on needs, including providing additional space for medical services during emergencies. The company intends to ensure available adequate healthcare facilities in responding to disasters.
Sumarjaya, Director of Health Surveillance and Quarantine at the Ministry of Health, expressed his appreciation for the support from Chandra Asri Group and the Bakti Barito Foundation in strengthening healthcare preparedness for disasters.
“It is essential for our country to continuously prepare various measures, including available and adequate supporting facilities. During emergencies, facilities such as medical service tents are needed to help meet healthcare needs on the ground. We appreciate Chandra Asri Group and the Bakti Barito Foundation for donating these 100 medical service tents. We hope they can be deployed as needed to support healthcare readiness in responding to disasters,” Sumarjaya said.
Edi Rivai and Sumarjaya. (Source: Special)
Collaboration between the government and the private sector is important in strengthening disaster preparedness and response capacity in Indonesia, especially helping healthcare workers reach affected communities in areas with limited access to healthcare or inadequate medical facilities.
Edi Rivai, Director of Legal, External Affairs & Circular Economy at Chandra Asri Group, said the initiative reflected the importance of cross-sector cooperation in disaster preparedness.
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“Disaster preparedness requires strong collaboration among the government, the business sector, and various stakeholders. Together with the Bakti Barito Foundation, Chandra Asri Group is supporting the Ministry of Health’s efforts to strengthen healthcare readiness during emergencies. We hope this assistance will deliver tangible benefits to communities,” Edi said.
Chandra Asri Group and the Bakti Barito Foundation hope their collaboration with the Ministry of Health will help improve healthcare readiness during emergencies while strengthening cooperation between the government and the private sector in disaster response. The initiative forms part of their shared commitment to protecting and improving the welfare of communities across Indonesia. (est)
