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Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake

Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake

Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday.

August 17, 2026 at 10:39 AM Original source
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"I am the only doctor here with hundreds of victims. I truly cannot cope."

— Dr Melinda , Other

"If a patient's condition is critical, we will refer them to the hospital in Ruteng instead, which is about four hours away."

— Dr Alhamzah , Other

"We heard that medical assistance would be provided, but nothing has arrived yet."

— Rista Mari , Other

"The shaking was very scary. My house almost collapsed."

— Anastasia Imad , Other

"So far, many basic necessities such as [basic foodstuffs] and clean water are in great demand."

— Herry Kabut , Other

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Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake
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Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday.

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