He explained here on Monday that the step will be taken, considering that many travelers stop at mosques to carry out worship activities.
According to him, nearly 7,000 health posts have already been established along both toll roads and arterial roads. These posts provide health checks for drivers to ensure they are fit for the journey.
"Based on discussions with the Minister of Transportation, we found that many accident victims are motorcyclists. They can use these posts to rest, eat, or break their fast," the minister said.
He also responded to a suggestion from the media regarding providing measles vaccination services at these health posts, given the recent push to increase vaccination coverage.
"I think that is a good idea. If we want to set up measles vaccination at several points, it is certainly worth considering," Sadikin remarked.
Previously, the Ministry of Health has stated its readiness to offer the MR (Measles Rubella) vaccination services at homecoming health posts to anticipate a potential rise in measles cases during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday season.
Acting Director General of Disease Control at the Ministry of Health, Andi Saguni, stated on Friday (March 6) that the ministry is ready to handle travelers with children who have not yet received the measles vaccine.
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has earlier announced that 143.91 million people are projected to travel during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season, based on a survey conducted by the Ministry of Transportation.
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