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Edition: May 18, 2006

Multifunctional Vehicle and X-ray to Support the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Program in Aceh (Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam)

Yayasan Nurani Dunia (YND) in partnership with PT Coca Cola Indonesia donated a multifunctional vehicle to Aceh (NAD). The vehicle was shipped on March 27, 2006, by via an Indonesian Army-Airforce C130 Hercules transport plane.

The multifunctional vehicle consists of a Suzuki ST 150 truck fitted with specialized equpiment , such as fire extinguishing equipment (hose, pump, water receptacle, etc.), a water purifier, a generator, and other equipment. This variety of equipment gives the multifunctional vehicle its name.

With its capacity to perform various functions, it is anticipated that this vehicle will support the reconstruction and rehabilitation process in Aceh. The fires that occasionally break out at construction sites can quickly be extinguished. The vehicle can also be used to provide safe drinking water to displaced persons, and furnish an emergency power supply.

In addition to the multifunctional vehicle, General Electric (GE), in partnership with Yayasan Nurani Dunia (YND), also sent two ST 20 X-ray machines to Aceh. The first X-ray machine was shipped along with the multifunctional vehicle. The second was shipped in a Garuda Indonesia cargo plane. Shipping costs were paid by PT. UPS Cardig International.

The first X-ray machine will be used by the Rumah Sehat Jeumpa Aceh (Jeumpa Aceh Wellness Center), a neighborhood clinic in Tibang village, Syiah Kuala subdistrict of Banda Aceh. The Rumah Sehat Jeumpa Aceh is managed by the Banda Aceh branch of PAPDI (Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Penyakit Dalam Indonesia) [Association of Internal Medicine Specialists], which is the local partner of PAPDI – Medical Relief of Jakarta. The Rumah Sehat Jeumpa Aceh program offers health services to low-income community members. The second X-ray machine will be used by the Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Bhayangkara Police Hospital in Banda Aceh.

It is hoped that the multifunctional vehicle and ST 20 X-ray machines will contribute to a faster recovery process for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami.