RSKKA team gives medical care at Limo Badak

Deployed to areas hit by flash floods and landslides, the Ksatria Airlangga Hospital Ship (RSKKA) team from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has continued to provide comprehensive medical assistance to affected residents. On Saturday (13/12/2025), the team delivered both general and specialist healthcare services to the community of Limo Badak, Malalak Subdistrict, Agam Regency.

Strengthening collaboration

RSKKA volunteer dr. Wildan Hartawan said the latest health outreach was conducted in partnership with Universitas Brawijaya (UB) and Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM). “Our team included one psychiatry resident (PPDS), one pediatric resident (PPDS), and two general practitioners. We also received support from an internal medicine resident (PPDS) and a consultant psychiatrist/mental health specialist, Sp.KJ(K), from UB,” he explained.

He added that the program was organized in response to post-disaster conditions, as many residents still face limited access to healthcare facilities. Through this initiative, a total of 123 patients received medical treatment, ranging from routine health checkups to care provided by specialist physicians.

“We carried out basic health screenings, including vital sign checks, general practitioner consultations at the general clinic, and specialist consultations based on each patient’s needs. Residents were also offered free blood sugar, cholesterol, and uric acid tests when indicated. After consultations, medications were provided at no cost,” he said.

“After completing services and discussions at the post, we also conducted home visits for patients with mental health conditions, children, and pregnant women,” he continued.

Listening to community needs

The medical outreach is part of broader efforts to support the recovery of the local health sector, particularly for communities that continue to struggle with access to medical care. Beyond clinical services, the team also held discussions with residents to better understand their needs outside the healthcare sphere.

“We also took time to discuss other pressing community needs. Residents told us that access to clean water remains limited because pipelines from mountain water sources were destroyed by landslides,” he noted.

Despite the difficult and still-isolated terrain, the strong enthusiasm and cooperation of local residents provided encouragement for the volunteer team. In closing, dr. Hartawan emphasized that active community involvement was critical to the smooth delivery of services, ensuring that all activities were carried out in an orderly and effective manner.