Jakarta: Meeting post-flood health needs

Children receiving an emergency  relief package from Plan

Almost one month has passed since massive flooding in the Indonesian capital Jakarta destroyed homes, schools and businesses - displacing thousands of children and their families.

Although the floodwaters have receded, the threats they brought have not: cases of dengue fever and diarrhea have been on the rise in the last few weeks.

As of 27 February, the Indonesian Ministry of Health reported that 27 hospitals are taking care of 345 dengue fever patients, 428 diarrhoea patients and others.

Plan's emergency response

In addition to immediately assembling and distributing 3,750 emergency relief packages to families, Plan also began immediate coordination with the Indonesian Red Crescent to establish health posts and provide health services to children and their families.

Over the last two weeks, nearly 150 people every day have benefited from services at the health posts. Staffed by doctors, nurses and pharmacists, the health posts have helped children and adults recover from post-flood diseases – including upper respiratory tract infections, skin rash, cold, fever and diarrhoea.

Plan is also purchasing school equipment for students in the  ten most flood-affected schools (mostly elementary schools). Items include books, pencils, pens, schools bags.

Help us assist those affected

Please donate to our emergency appeal via your local Plan office:

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