Central Tapanuli, 5 December 2025. Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) reaffirmed its commitment to standing alongside communities in disaster-affected areas, particularly through the provision of rapid and well-coordinated post-disaster health services. As part of this commitment, the Faculty of Medicine USU conducted a humanitarian mission for residents impacted by major flooding. This initiative focused on ensuring that the health needs of the community—especially vulnerable groups—were addressed promptly and comprehensively.
The mission was carried out in collaboration with IDAI and PAPDI, engaging medical personnel from various specialties, including pediatricians, internal medicine specialists, general practitioners, nurses, medical students, and volunteers. Support from KemdiktiSaintek in the form of logistics and facilities played a crucial role in ensuring that health services were delivered efficiently and could reach locations with limited access due to flood conditions.
Services provided included general health examinations, pediatric and toddler health services, antenatal check-ups, internal medicine consultations, acute case management, post-disaster disease prevention education, as well as the distribution of basic food supplies and essential aid. The Medical Team Coordinator, dr. Inke Nadia Diniyanti Lubis, PGDip PID., FAAET., M.Ked(Ped)., Sp.A., Ph.D, Vice Dean III of the Faculty of Medicine USU, emphasized that the accelerated delivery of services was made possible through strong multi-stakeholder synergy and support from the central government, particularly in the provision of medicines and essential medical supplies urgently needed in the field.
Throughout December 2025, health services were concentrated in three severely affected sub-districts—Tukka, Badiri, and Tapian Nauli—which experienced extensive damage and limited access to healthcare. Hundreds of residents received direct medical services, while health education and early disease detection efforts helped prevent complications and the spread of flood-related illnesses. The collaboration among the Faculty of Medicine USU, IDAI, PAPDI, local government, and KemdiktiSaintek served as a vital foundation to ensure that disaster response in Central Tapanuli was carried out in a structured and sustainable manner. The Faculty of Medicine USU remains committed to being present during emergency response and recovery phases, delivering professional, community-oriented health services.