Jakarta, Jan. 7 -- The Health Ministry has focused on restoring healthcare services and operational capacity across Sumatra since January through a series of measures, including assessing facility conditions, addressing urgent needs, and reactivating services at damaged health facilities.

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said on Wednesday that recent disasters had caused extensive damage to healthcare infrastructure, including buildings, medical equipment, and ambulances.

He explained that the ministry has coordinated with several automotive companies to repair damaged ambulances. Of the 204 ambulances affected, 85 have been repaired and are now back in operation.

Sadikin noted that four public health centers remain severely damaged...