Free Marine Ambulance Begins Operating In Nusa Penida

Previously, patients needed to take a regular fast boat with other passengers in order to reach Bali from Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. This method was unsafe, and also unequipped to support patients in case of emergency situations. 

In order to find a better solution, Graha Bhakti Medika Public Hospital collaborated with Rusdi Foundation to officially operate the marine ambulance, free of charge, as of Friday (5/2).

This service is targeted to provide emergency medical services for people with the Indonesian Health Card (KIS) or those who are financially incapable to pay their medical bills.

The Director of Graha Bhakti Medika Hospital, Dr. Agus Donny Susanto, said that the ambulance will be on 24-hour standby at the Lembongan Port.

“This ambulance will be ready for 24 hours of operation to serve the Klungkung community in emergency situations and provide access to proper medical assistance,” Susanto said.

People can reach the facility by calling the Graha Bhakti Medika’s call center at +628361 5584001 or +6282146070197 for a quick response from the hospital.

This program was initiated as support from Graha Bhakti Medika and Rusdi Foundation to the government, so more people could have easier access to better medical assistance when in need.