M7.7 Earthquake Rocks NTT: Healthcare Services Hindered
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has just struck the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) region. The powerful tremor caused damage in several locations and had an immediate impact on the operations of healthcare facilities in the area.
Currently, medical personnel in NTT are racing against time to ensure the safety of their patients. Infrastructure damage caused by the earthquake has made access to hospitals and community health centers more difficult, requiring evacuation and medical treatment processes to be carried out with extreme caution.
Local authorities are continuing to collect data regarding the number of casualties and building damage. The government's primary focus at this time is to restore healthcare services so that residents injured by the earthquake can receive proper assistance as soon as possible.
The public is urged to remain calm but vigilant regarding the possibility of aftershocks. The government also requests that residents follow instructions from officials on the ground and monitor official information from the BMKG regarding the latest developments in the NTT region.