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> News > FK USU Medical Team Conducts Social Service for Disaster-Affected Communities in Central Tapanuli

FK USU Medical Team Conducts Social Service for Disaster-Affected Communities in Central Tapanuli

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12 December 2025

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Anonymous Writer

FK USU Medical Team Conducts Social Service for Disaster-Affected Communities in Central Tapanuli
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The FK USU medical team provided a wide range of health services and distributed social assistance to communities directly affected by the disaster. Strong community enthusiasm was reflected in the high number of residents seeking medical care, with health services reaching a total of 292 patients.

Central Tapanuli, December 10, 2025 — The Medical Team of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FK USU) once again demonstrated its commitment to community health services by organizing a social service activity and establishing health service posts for disaster-affected residents in Central Tapanuli Regency. This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Indonesian Society of Internal Medicine (PAPDI) North Sumatra, the Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI), the Central Tapanuli District Health Office, and BPJS Health of North Sumatra Province.

 

The social service activity, held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, was conducted at three locations: Sipange Village, Simpang Tukka Primary Clinic, and the evacuation site at Neighborhood III of Hutanabolon Village, all located in Tukka District.

 

Throughout the activity, the medical team provided various health services and distributed social assistance to communities directly affected by the disaster. Strong community enthusiasm was evident from the high number of residents seeking medical care.

 

Health Services Reached 292 Patients

A total of 292 residents received medical services during this activity. The distribution of patients was as follows:

 

  • Sipange Village: 134 patients

  • Simpang Tukka Primary Clinic: 52 patients

  • Evacuation Site, Neighborhood III, Hutanabolon Village: 106 patients

Of the total patients served, 179 were adults, 22 were infants and toddlers, 48 were children, and 43 were elderly individuals.

 

Wide Range of Health Complaints Addressed

The most common health issues identified included acute respiratory infections (ARI), dermatitis and eczema, hypertension, dyspepsia, osteoarthritis, myalgia, and acute gastroenteritis. All patients received medical examinations, health education, and appropriate treatment based on their conditions.

 

FK USU’s Commitment to Community Service

This activity reflects the strong commitment of FK USU, together with its health sector partners, to providing medical support for communities in need, particularly in disaster-affected areas. Cross-organizational collaboration among professional associations and health institutions played a crucial role in ensuring comprehensive health services on the ground.

FK USU extends its sincere appreciation to all parties involved and hopes that this assistance will help ease the burden on the affected communities while contributing to improved health outcomes in Central Tapanuli.

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