, the Navy immediately moved quickly to provide humanitarian assistance. KRI Radjiman Wedyodingrat-992 Hospital Ship has been prepared to depart for Myanmar to support humanitarian operations that are needed in affected areas.){kind=link}
After the major earthquake that shook Myanmar on Friday (28/3), the Navy immediately moved quickly to provide humanitarian assistance. KRI Radjiman Wedyodingrat-992 Hospital Ship has been prepared to depart for Myanmar to support humanitarian operations that are needed in affected areas.
On Monday (31/3), Admiral Muda Yayan Sofiyan, Assistant Operations of the Navy Chief of Staff (Asops KSal), led the title of readiness of humanitarian operations at the Kolinlamil Pier, North Jakarta. In this activity, the team ensured that all completeness and personnel were ready to depart for carrying out humanitarian missions in Myanmar.
“KRI Radjiman Wedyodingrat-992 is a hospital ship that is equipped with various medical containers and medical operation facilities, so it is ready to provide health assistance in affected areas,” said Admiral Muda Yayan in his statement on Tuesday (1/4).
Follow -up of President Prabowo Subianto’s instruction
This operation is a follow -up to President Prabowo Subianto’s instructions, which emphasized the importance of a quick response to the earthquake disaster that struck Myanmar. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake had caused severe damage and the large number of lives.
According to a recent report, the number of victims killed due to this earthquake has reached more than 2,000 people, while nearly 4,000 people were reported injured. In addition, more than 300 people are still reported missing, adding concern for this disaster. The report was issued by Myanmar military junta which confirmed the emergency situation that was getting worse.
Readiness of troops and medical devices
In the title of troops in Jakarta, examinations of personnel and materials were carried out thoroughly to ensure total readiness before departing. The troops and ships prepared will soon move towards the disaster affected location in Myanmar to provide medical assistance and logistics as quickly as possible.
The provision of this assistance is proof of Indonesia’s international solidarity in responding to the disaster that is engulfing Myanmar. KRI Radjiman Wedyodingrat-992 which is equipped with Floating Hospital facilities is expected to provide direct help to earthquake victims who need immediate medical treatment.
The Importance of the Role of the Navy in Humanitarian Operations
In addition to the main task of being a guardian of the Indonesian sea, the Navy also showed its commitment in supporting international humanitarian operations. The presence of hospital ships such as KRI Radjiman Wedyodingrat-992 at the disaster site not only helps save lives, but also strengthen Indonesia’s good relations with neighboring countries, especially in crisis situations.
With sophisticated medical equipment and trained personnel readiness, KRI Radjiman Wedyodingrat-992 is an important symbol of Indonesia’s efforts to provide assistance to others in an emergency situation. This operation is expected to have a significant impact in the disaster recovery process in Myanmar, providing hope for thousands of affected people.