Jakarta, June 18 -- Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf informed on Wednesday that older adults are being prioritized in disaster response efforts following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.

He made the remarks in response to a report stating that around 300 older adults in areas affected by the volcanic activities of Mount Lewotobi, which has been erupting intermittently since November 2024, need special assistance.

The report pegs the number of people affected by the volcano's activities at 4 thousand.

"We have not received a detailed report on the condition of the older adults, but I can assure you that they will be our priority in every disaster response," he affirmed during a press co...