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Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal
Published by Bulan Sabit Merah Indonesia
ISSN : 28298497     EISSN : 28298500     DOI : https://doi.org/10.56744/irchum.v1i1
Core Subject : Humanities, Health,
Humanities Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health
Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal focused to publish high-quality articles dedicated to all aspects of the latest outstanding community service reports, conceptual ideas, studies, theories, related to humanitarian social activities.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
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Humanitarian Philanthropy amid Genocide in Gaza: An Observational Humanitarian Field Study Basuki Supartono
Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56744/irchum.v5i1.144

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The genocide in Gaza has caused widespread destruction of communities, healthcare systems, and the environment. However, direct field evidence on humanitarian healthcare disruption remains limited. This observational humanitarian study aimed to document and analyse the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Direct field observations in Southern Gaza assessed healthcare disruption, humanitarian conditions, and environmental degradation during an 11-day deployment in April–May 2025. Humanitarian access remained restricted throughout the mission. Destruction of healthcare and public infrastructure disrupted health services, humanitarian operations, and civilian mobility. Environmental degradation was evident across affected areas. Shortages of medicines, medical supplies, food, clean water, electricity, and fuel severely constrained care. Many displaced civilians lived in temporary shelters and overcrowded settings. Personnel at Nasser Medical Complex worked prolonged hours despite severe resource limitations. The Indonesian EMT treated approximately 100 patients and initiated voluntary blood donation activities. Under Rahma Worldwide Mission 32, the Indonesian and Qatari teams managed 434 consultations and emergency cases, performed 169 surgical procedures without intraoperative mortality, assisted eight normal deliveries, and treated 53 patients with non-communicable diseases. The Indonesian EMT also provided humanitarian medical education, capacity building, and clinical training in regenerative medicine and wound management, and established a pain clinic for patients. These findings underscore the multidimensional impacts of genocide on civilian survival, healthcare systems, and social resilience in Gaza. The Indonesian EMT experience highlights the urgent need to end the genocide, protect civilians, sustain medical support, and support long-term recovery.
Pediatric Brain Abscess and Pyoderma after Penetrating Cranial Trauma in Gaza Annisa Anjani Ramadhan; Eka B Satyawardhana; Alaa Y Abu Halima
Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56744/irchum.v5i1.116

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Children injured during armed conflict are particularly vulnerable to infectious complications when trauma occurs in settings characterized by disrupted healthcare services, poor sanitation, malnutrition, and limited access to antimicrobial therapy. This report describes a 2-year-old Palestinian girl who sustained penetrating cranial trauma from shrapnel during an explosion in Gaza and subsequently developed a left frontoparietal brain abscess accompanied by multiple pustular skin lesions. Non-contrast computed tomography demonstrated a large intracranial abscess, which was treated by percutaneous aspiration and systemic antimicrobial therapy. Culture of the intracranial aspirate yielded coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CoNS), whereas the cutaneous lesions yielded Staphylococcus aureus. The patient showed clinical improvement following systemic antibiotics and topical mupirocin. Follow-up imaging later demonstrated residual structural abnormalities requiring continued surveillance. The differing microbiological findings do not establish a direct causal relationship between the cutaneous infection and brain abscess; penetrating trauma and subsequent wound contamination remain plausible pathways. This case illustrates how resource constraints, disrupted referral systems, limited diagnostics, and restricted antimicrobial availability complicate the management of pediatric neurotrauma in humanitarian emergencies.
When Should Disaster Managers Act? Flood Preparedness Window in Java, Indonesia Yihuan Lin; Juan Zhang
Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56744/irchum.v5i1.127

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This study analysed fifteen years of monthly rainfall and flood records from Java’s six provinces to determine when disaster managers should act. We measured how long periods of elevated rainfall risk tend to persist and used machine learning to forecast how many flood events to expect each month. The results show that rainfall volatility in Java is persistent: a volatility shock loses half its effect over approximately 7.4 months. In practical terms, the October–November wet season onset is an important window for disaster preparedness: agencies that assess rainfall conditions during these two months can use that assessment to gauge whether the coming season may warrant high-alert mobilisation before the worst floods arrive, though this study does not test that window against other possible timings. Monthly flood forecasting performed reasonably well across all models, but adding the volatility estimate to the prediction models did not significantly improve forecast accuracy. This happens because the GARCH-derived variance is structurally collinear with the recent rainfall lags already used as predictors, so it adds little once recent rainfall is already represented in the model. This clarifies the roles of the two tools. Volatility monitoring answers when to prepare, while machine learning forecasts answer how many events to expect. We recommend Indonesian disaster management agencies adopt a two-step framework—assess rainfall volatility in October–November to set mobilisation levels, then update monthly flood forecasts throughout the wet season to guide operational response.
Entomological Identification of Aedes spp. Supporting Dengue Early Warning in Samarinda Khairunnida Rahma; Mona Zubaidah; Fitria Dewi Puspita Anggraini
Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56744/irchum.v5i1.128

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Dengue fever remains a major public health challenge in tropical urban areas and may increase following environmental disturbances and hydrometeorological disasters that create favorable mosquito breeding habitats. Baseline information on Aedes species may also contribute to preparedness and inform future vector surveillance strategies in vulnerable communities. This study aimed to identify the species composition of Aedes spp. collected using ovitraps in Lempake Subdistrict, Samarinda, East Kalimantan. A descriptive entomological survey was conducted in residential areas with previous dengue case reports. A total of 98 ovitraps were placed indoors and outdoors and monitored for seven days. Larvae collected from positive ovitraps were identified microscopically based on morphological identification keys. The results identified two medically important dengue vectors, namely Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. A total of 148 larvae were identified as Aedes aegypti, while 140 larvae were identified as Aedes albopictus. The slightly higher abundance of Aedes aegypti indicates the presence of both vector species within the residential environment, with Aedes aegypti being marginally more abundant during the surveillance period. The coexistence of both species demonstrates that dengue vectors are established in the study area. These findings provide baseline entomological information that may support continued vector surveillance and serve as a reference for future monitoring of changes in Aedes populations, including under environmental or disaster-related conditions.
Global systematic review of homecare patient safety models: Implications for resource-limited settings Erwan Ahmad; Dwi Nopriyanto; Pratiwi Christa Simarmata; Lailya Khusna
Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56744/irchum.v5i1.131

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Homecare services have become an important component of modern healthcare systems, including in tropical and resource-limited settings. However, the shift from hospital-based care to home-based care presents significant challenges related to patient safety. This systematic review aims to provide evidence related to effective findings in improving patient safety in homecare services with a focus on the role of caregivers, medication management, and the prevention of adverse events. A comprehensive Scopus search covering the period 2015–2025 yielded 41 eligible articles published between 2015 and 2024, which were synthesized following the PRISMA guidelines. The review revealed three main themes: the central role of patients and caregivers in creating safety; key operational domains of patient safety in home and outpatient settings; and innovative models and technologies to improve patient safety. Another key finding was the dominance of custom digital applications over standard analysis software indicating a shift toward practical user-centered solutions. Theoretical frameworks such as the Chronic Care Model, Complex Adaptive Systems, and Patient and Family Engagement Theory provided conceptual foundations for the reviewed interventions. The findings of this study underscore the importance of collaborative, adaptive, and contextual approaches in improving patient safety in homecare services, particularly in tropical regions.
Local Culture’s Role in Disaster Communication in Hutadaa Village, Gorontalo Regency Salman Abdurrahman Alfaruq; Yowan Tamu; Abdul Wahab Thomas; Zuhriana K. Yusuf; Hanifah Mardlatillah
Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56744/irchum.v5i1.133

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This study examines disaster communication in Hutadaa Village, Gorontalo Regency, and the role of local cultural practices in sharing information and organizing collective responses. It uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Eight purposively selected informants comprised one officer from the Gorontalo Regency disaster management agency, three village officials, one customary leader, and three community members. Data were collected primarily through semi-structured interviews and analyzed through transcription, reduction, coding, categorization, theme development, and interpretation. The findings indicate that the village lacks a structured formal disaster communication procedure. Information and assistance are instead coordinated through interpersonal networks and trusted local figures. Huyula and ti’ayo support cooperation and mutual aid; dulohupa and heluma are associated with deliberation; and mopomulo and motoliango reflect togetherness and care. Local environmental knowledge also informs communication about perceived hazards. These findings suggest that living cultural practices can support community communication, while their integration into village procedures remains limited. Institutional integration is proposed as an implication of the findings; its effectiveness was not tested in this study.
From Climate Finance to Humanitarian Reality: Assessing Loss and Damage in Bangladesh Tasfia Mahin
Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56744/irchum.v5i1.134

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Climate change has increasingly intensified humanitarian vulnerabilities in climate-prone countries such as Bangladesh. Coastal communities regularly experience cyclones, flooding, salinity intrusion, and river erosion, resulting in displacement, food insecurity, livelihood loss, and growing human insecurity. Against this backdrop, Loss and Damage has emerged as a significant issue within global climate governance, particularly following the establishment of the Warsaw International Mechanism and the COP27 Loss and Damage Fund. This study examines how effectively Loss and Damage finance addresses humanitarian vulnerabilities in climate-affected communities in Bangladesh. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research analyzes secondary data collected from UNFCCC documents, IPCC reports, humanitarian assessments, government policies, NGO reports, and peer-reviewed literature. The findings indicate that although global recognition of Loss and Damage has increased, existing financing mechanisms remain insufficient, centralized, and constrained by bureaucratic and political barriers. The study also finds that donor dominance, institutional fragmentation, and limited localization weaken humanitarian effectiveness at the community level. While Bangladesh has strengthened disaster preparedness and adaptation governance, vulnerable communities continue to face unequal access to climate finance and limited participation in decision-making processes. The study argues for a more localized, justice-centered, and humanitarian-oriented climate finance system to address the growing realities of climate-induced loss and damage in the Global South.
Continuity of radiotherapy services during humanitarian crises and disasters: Systematic review with implications for Indonesia Fitrah Aulia Lisabilla; Muthi'ah Adira Juwono
Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56744/irchum.v5i1.136

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Radiotherapy depends on functioning equipment, reliable electricity, specialised personnel, and repeated patient attendance, making service continuity vulnerable during disasters and humanitarian crises. This systematic review synthesised evidence on radiotherapy disruption, adaptive responses, and implications for Indonesia. A thematic systematic review with narrative synthesis was conducted following PRISMA 2020 and the approach described by Thomas and Harden. Five databases were searched in April 2026, supplemented by citation searching and grey literature. Methodological quality was assessed using MMAT, AMSTAR-2, AGREE-II, or narrative appraisal according to study type. Forty-nine sources were included: 41 (84%) concerned pandemics/PHEICs, four (8%) armed conflict, and four (8%) natural disasters. Five domains were identified: patient access, infrastructure/equipment, pandemic-specific disruption, preparedness/resilience, and workforce disruption. Treatment and scheduling changes, particularly for brachytherapy, emerged as a cross-cutting mechanism. Pandemic evidence suggested greater disruption in LMIC settings, although this could not be generalised to other crisis types. For Indonesia, single-LINAC dependency, geographic dispersion, and multi-hazard exposure indicate preparedness vulnerabilities. Four priorities are proposed: a national multi-hazard preparedness framework, equipment and power redundancy, selective hypofractionation, and formal inter-centre transfer pathways. Further research should prospectively evaluate these strategies in Indonesia and other LMIC settings.

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