GMM’s Clinic Allows Local Villagers to Obtain Free Treatment

TERNATE – That afternoon, Abdul Ghaffur dropped by Gelora Mandiri Membangun (GMM)’s clinic with complaints of tooth pain, swollen gums, and chewing difficulties.

After a quick round of questions and basic tests, he was prescribed drugs to take for the next few days by the doctor in charge, dr. Isna Sari.

Ghaffur was thankful that the company he works for provides proper medical care for its staff. No longer does he have to take long trips to restore his health.

And it turns out, these free services are not limited to people like him and their families.

Locals in nearby villages are also welcome to obtain treatment without paying a single cent.

“GMM’s clinic… we [really] feel its benefits when our region got [its own] puskesmas (state-run integrated health facility). When the puskesmas runs out of meds, we go to the clinic.”

“And it [the clinic] gives great services, not only for employees but also for the villages around the oil palm plantation,” said Aten Sahiba, a community figure in Sekely Village.

While not charging any fee, the clinic team remains professional. “There’s no difference in treatment between locals and GMM staff. Everyone gets equal attention.”

This facility offers a range of healthcare services, from basic check-ups, maternal and child health exams, labor and delivery, and emergency care.

Its day-to-day operations are handled by dr. Isna and her team of three nurses and one midwife.

The clinic’s fixed operating hours and extensive drug catalog are what draws people in, dr. Isna said.

“Our patients come from nearby villages, [like] Gane, Sekely. Some even come from across the island, from Dora Island. Here, everything is free, the meds and procedures.”

Voluntary health services are a way GMM addresses local community needs in its effort to forge an amicable bond with residents.

“As the company’s PR/CSC officers, we try to be as responsive as possible, ensuring a proper and fast response to any requests or complaints from locals.”

“We have a close relationship with the village government and village members. Everyone is highly supportive of the company and takes part in building stronger ties,” said GMM PR officer Mahdi.

Part of Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE) Group, Gelora Mandiri Membangun (GMM) is a palm oil company that commits to developing an effective and efficient plantation management system, which also preserves the surrounding environment through the “No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation” program.

GMM strives to establish a work system and environment that promote people development through selection and training programs as well as sustainable development. (*)

 

Source : tribunnews.com