Sorry Residents Happily Welcomed The Cooperation Between Habema And The Kisor Community Hospital

PAPUA - One of the military units under the command of the Indonesian Armed Forces Operational Command HABEMA, the Task Forces of the Para Raider Infantry Battalion 501/Bajra Yudha Kostrad, is currently conducting mobile security at the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, especially in Maybrat Regency, Papua Barat Daya Province. On Friday, 13 September 2024.

The 501 Task Forces, especially the Sorry Post led by Second Lieutenant Irfan, implemented the results of Social Communication with the Kisor Puskesmas (Community Hospital) in organizing an Integrated Health Center (Posyandu) for babies under age five in the Aifat Selatan District.

In his emphasis on the Soldiers, the Commander of the 501 Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Yakhya Wisnu Arianto, conveyed the importance of the Task Forces' attention to the basic necessities of the community around the Post. Therefore, since its assignment in Papua, the Sorry Post has conducted Social Communication with stakeholders in its Area of Responsibility to follow up on the emphasis. At the beginning of September, 2LT Irfan met the Head and Staff of the Kisor Puskesmas regarding health problems experienced by the Aifat Selatan residents. After the discussion, the time and place for the Posyandu were agreed on Friday at the Kisor Puskesmas.

After preparations were completed, the Soldiers with Puskesmas Health Workers were ready to conduct the Posyandu at the location. Not long after, Papuan Mothers flocked to the location to get free health treatment for their babies. After the activity, a Papuan Mother from Sorry village, Ria Uamang, said, "Thank you, Commander 501. Our children have been treated for their health. God bless."

Upon receiving the activity report, the HABEMA Commanding General, Brigadier General Lucky Avianto, commended the 501 Task Forces’ initiative to hold the Posyandu Balita activity at the Aifat Selatan District. His words: "The 501 Task Forces' initiative is a testament to TNI's commitment to provide the community’s basic need to support the acceleration of development in the Papua region." This recognition from the highest authority in HABEMA is not just a commendation but a testament to the significant impact of such initiatives on the region's development. It instills profound hope and optimism about their potential to positively shape the region's future. It makes the Task Forces and the community feel recognized, valued, and respected for their efforts. It gives everyone a sense of hope and optimism about the region's future development.

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Dansatgas Media HABEMA, Letkol Arh Yogi Nugroho