Cakra101, Kenyam Nduga.- One of the military units under the command of the Indonesian Armed Forces Operational Command HABEMA, the Task Forces of the Para Raider Infantry Battalion 503/Mayangkara Kostrad, is currently conducting mobile security at the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, especially in Nduga Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province. On Saturday, 2 November 2024, the 503 Task Force, especially in the Batas Batu Post led by Captain Galih Widiharyo, conducted a Territorial Activity named “Free Health Treatment” for residents of Delpel Village, Kenyam District. This activity, a testament to their dedication, helped the residents with health difficulties, which is one of the community’s basic needs.
Emphasizing the soldiers’ unwavering commitment, the Commander of 503 Task Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Gurbasa Samosir, stressed the importance of the Task Forces’ attention to the basic necessities of the community around the post. This message was not sent only with words but also with an immediate call to action, a reassurance of the soldiers’ steadfast commitment to the community. Therefore, on Saturday, the Soldiers took advantage of their routine security duty by helping Delpel residents with fever. The Batas Batu Post, which has a Medical Team, immediately responded to the arrival of the residents, Ester Kogoya and Ezer Kogoya, accompanied by their families, by conducting an examination and treatment. This initiative was not just about the Soldiers’ commitment but also about the resilience and unity of the Delpel community in the face of challenges.
The Soldiers also fostered communication and interaction with the residents during the treatment. This interaction not only provided the Soldiers with updates about the security conditions in the Delpel Village but also brought a smile to residents’ faces. After the treatment, the Medical Team provided the residents with free medicine for the next few days to aid their recovery. Ester expressed her joy, overwhelmed with gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Commander 503. I feel healthier now. God bless.” This moment of joy and relief for the residents is a testament to the impact of the Task Forces’ initiative on the individuals.
After receiving the activity report, the HABEMA Commanding General, Brigadier General Lucky Avianto, acknowledged the 503 Task Forces’ initiative to help treat Delpel residents. His words: “The 503 Task Forces’ initiative is a testament to TNI’s commitment to helping the residents with difficulty in the health sector to support the acceleration of development in the Papua region.” This acknowledgment from the highest authority in HABEMA underscores the significant impact of such initiatives on the region’s development. It instills profound hope and optimism about their potential to shape the region’s future positively. More importantly, it makes the Task Forces and the community feel recognized and appreciated for their efforts, highlighting the importance of such initiatives in community development.
MC101 – Pen Koops Habema
