The government has set an emergency response status for Mamuju, West Sulawesi Province, after a 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit the city on Wednesday .
Earthquake in West Sulawesi, Indonesia Situation Report #3
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
• 22 health facilities in Mamuju and Majene Districts are damaged by the January 15th West Sulawesi earthquake. i
• Emergency medical teams supported by Project HOPE in West Tapalang have reached more than 500 people with medical consultations.
• Needs on the ground include medical support for non-communicable diseases, the common cold, and gastrointestinal illnesses; personal protective equipment to reduce the spread of COVID-19; and increased COVID-19 screening capacity.
SITUATION OVERVIEW
The 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck West Sulawesi continues to impact
the delivery of healthcare services in the region. The BNPB reports that in