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Emergency response and recovery management in the 2023 Turkey earthquake: Lessons learned from AFAD's systematic approach and international EMT coordination Rahman, Safrizal; Anugerah, Panji; Mubarak, Muhammad Iqbal EL; Atayoğlu, Ali Timuçin
Svāsthya: Trends in General Medicine and Public Health Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): May 2025
Publisher : PT. Mega Science Indonesia

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The February 6, 2023, earthquake in Turkey (7.8 Mw) created unprecedented challenges for emergency response systems.  This study examines Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority's (AFAD) systematic approach and coordination with international emergency medical teams (EMTs), with a particular focus on the contributions of the Indonesian Aceh EMT.  This intrinsic descriptive case study employed qualitative methodologies, including in-depth interviews with 20 participants involved in humanitarian response. Document analyses of AFAD, WHO, and UN OCHA reports complemented primary data collection. Purposive sampling ensured that the participants had relevant disaster response experience. The data were subjected to thematic analysis via NVivo software to identify recurring patterns. AFAD demonstrated preparedness through comprehensive disaster response frameworks, mobilizing over 300,000 volunteers despite initial delays in some cases. GIS mapping technology facilitated the real-time identification of affected regions, reducing response times by 25%. The Indonesian Aceh EMTs arrived on day nine and provided medical services to more than 5,000 individuals within their first operational week. More than 100,000 displaced individuals received immediate aid within 48 h of the earthquake through the AFAD's prepositioning of medical supplies. Response effectiveness is influenced by several factors, including technological integration, volunteer mobilization, and international coordination.  The 2023 Turkey earthquake underscores the importance of systematic preparedness and international collaboration in disaster management in Turkey. Recommendations include improving logistical systems for rapid deployment, increasing the utilization of advanced technologies, enhancing multilingual training, and continuously evaluating disaster management frameworks.
The Effect of Binahong (Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis) Leaf Ethanolic Extract on the Reduction of Blood Uric Acid Levels in Hyperuricemic Male White Wistar Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Anugerah, Panji; Rahman, Safrizal
Folia Medica Indonesiana Vol. 59, No. 1
Publisher : Folia Medica Indonesiana

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Highlights: • Antioxidant flavonoid compounds can be found in binahong leaf extract. • Binahong leaf extract is as effective as allupurinol in reducing uric acid levels. Abstract: Binahong (Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis) is empirically used to treat burns, rheumatism, gout, typhoid, and stroke. Binahong leaves contain flavonoids that have an antioxidant effect. This study aimed to identify and test binahong leaf flavonoid compounds' antioxidant properties in reducing uric acid levels. This study began by producing binahong leaf extract and then identifying the flavonoid content with a phytochemical test. The results indicated that the binahong leaf extract contained antioxidant flavonoid compounds. The data were followed by testing flavonoid activity in lowering uric acid levels. This study used male white Wistar rats, of which the uric acid was induced by chicken liver juice. The animals used in the test were 25 rats divided into five groups (i.e., negative control group, positive control group, and treatment groups with dose I, dose II, and dose III). In each group, there were five male white rats. This study was a laboratory experiment using a pre-test post-test design with control groups (pre-test post-test control group design), where the grouping was done based on a randomized group design. By using statistical tests, the results obtained showed that there was a significant decrease of uric acid levels in the positive control group and the treatment group. In conclusion, binahong leaf ethanolic extract can reduce blood uric acid levels induced by chicken liver juice in male white Wistar rats.