A total of 995 aftershocks have been recorded, 46 of which were felt by the public.
In response to the earthquake in NTT, BNPB Head Lt. Gen. Dr. Suharyanto, along with other ministers, has arrived at the affected sites to support the acceleration of emergency response efforts. While the primary focus remains on search and rescue operations, the government is also actively addressing the needs of displaced residents.
Field Hospital
The government, through the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), is preparing to construct a field hospital as an emergency measure to ensure the continuity of healthcare services after the Manggarai Regional General Hospital (RSUD) was affected by the earthquake.
The earthquake’s tremors caused damage to various sections and facilities of RSUD Manggarai. This situation has impacted patient care and administrative activities, which are currently being conducted in the hospital’s courtyard.
The situation was inspected firsthand by the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK), Pratikno, alongside the Head of BNPB, during a visit to RSUD Manggarai on Sunday (August 16).
During the visit, the Coordinating Minister engaged in discussions with hospital staff and local government officials to identify healthcare service needs. Based on the inspection, he directed BNPB to immediately establish a field hospital, planned for the Golo Dukal Stadium site. This location is considered sufficiently safe and strategic to support temporary healthcare services.
