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RSUD Bangun Purba Performs First Successful Caesarean Section

AHMAD ZULFIKAR SAGALA - Friday, 03 April 2026 12:00

PHOTO: Edi Saputra

SUCCESSFUL CAESAREAN SECTION: Regent of Deli Serdang, Asri Ludin Tambunan, attends a celebration of the RSUD Bangun Purba’s first C-section, enhancing maternal and child healthcare services.

DELI SERDANG | INDATANEWS.COM ~ The RSUD Bangun Purba Regional Hospital in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, made history on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, by performing its first-ever Caesarean section (C-section).

First C-Section at RSUD Bangun Purba

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The patient, Mustika, 23, from Galang District, gave birth to her second child via C-section after 41 weeks of pregnancy. The procedure was necessary due to breech presentation and reduced amniotic fluid.

**PATIENT REVIEW:** Regent Asri Ludin Tambunan visits the patient and hospital planning to ensure optimal healthcare delivery. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)

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Her husband, Andika, explained that she had been referred from a village midwife to RSUD Bangun Purba for proper medical care.

"Alhamdulillah, the surgery went smoothly. We plan to name our child Sakinah," Andika said.

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The surgery was performed by Dr. Alfian Zunaidi Siregar, Sp.OG, marking a key milestone in improving maternal and child healthcare services in Deli Serdang Regency.

**COORDINATION WITH MEDICAL TEAM:** Regent Asri Ludin Tambunan holds a coordination meeting with Dr. Alfian Zunaidi Siregar, Sp.OG, and his team after the first successful C-section at RSUD Bangun Purba. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)

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Local Government's Commitment to Healthcare

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Regent Asri Ludin Tambunan emphasized that the local government continues to provide optimal healthcare services and expand facilities for the community. Besides monitoring the patient, he reviewed hospital development plans and held discussions with healthcare staff, including village midwives.

"Our main goal is to reduce stunting, lower maternal and infant mortality, and support national priority programs such as tuberculosis control. Patients should not face delays or unnecessary obstacles," the Regent said.

He also stressed that C-sections should only be performed for medical reasons, prioritizing professionalism and ethical standards. A transparent referral system free from special interests is essential, and public hospitals must focus on patient care rather than profit.

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**MEDICAL TEAM PHOTO:** Regent Asri Ludin Tambunan poses with the medical team following the successful first C-section at RSUD Bangun Purba. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)

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Strengthening Services and Future Goals

RSUD Bangun Purba plans to enhance primary services, including physiotherapy, special needs child care, and hemodialysis facilities. These improvements aim to reduce the need for residents to seek treatment outside the region.

Asri Ludin also highlighted the importance of preventive and promotive services at local clinics to improve overall public health. The Deli Serdang government aims to upgrade RSUD Bangun Purba to a Type-C hospital by 2028–2029, ensuring basic healthcare services meet community needs.