The Seribu Islands Regency administration keeps optimizimg health services for its residents. One such measure is the deployment of five ambulance boats to handle medical emergencies and inter-island referrals

Seribu Islands Health Sub-agency Head, Ghamal Ahmad Pramana stated that the five sea ambulances are managed by various health agencies to ensure coverage across all strategic areas in Seribu Islands.

"We have five sea ambulance units on standby: two operated by the Regional Health Crisis and Emergency Center (PK3D), two regional hospitals, and one community health center (Puskesmas)," he expressed, Thursday (6/25).

He explained the two hospital-owned ambulances are stationed on Pramuka Island, with the PK3D units guarding Tidung and Kelapa islands.

"We also have one unit from the North Seribu Islands Health Center focused on Kelapa Island and its surroundings," he explained.

He assured that the entire fleet of sea ambulances is in prime condition and ready for 24/7 deployment to serve the community.

"We're also ensuring seamless inter-agency coordination so that each unit can provide operational support whenever a patient requires an emergency referral," he noted.

Ghamal added that the current fleet of five ambulance boats is sufficient to meet the emergency medical needs of Seribu Islands. The standby system in place ensures that the nearest unit can provide a rapid response to any citizen reports.

"Insya Allah (God willing), with this sufficient fleet, treatment delays should be a thing of the past. We also encourage residents to reach out to the nearest medical center right away for any emergency assistance," he added.

Fitri (33), a resident of Panggang Island, praised the service for its vital support.

"The sea ambulances are a lifesaver. The team is very efficient at shuttling residents who need referrals from the health center to hospitals in Seribu Islands or mainland Jakarta," she admitted.

She shared her family’s experience living on Sabira Island—the most remote island in northern Jakarta—when they required a referral to Koja Regional Hospital.

"Despite the great distance, the sea ambulance arrived immediately to pick us up and transported us quickly. We feel much more at ease now that healthcare access has significantly improved," she stated.