2nd Operation Date Set

Dr Derek has confirmed that the girls will have their next operation on the 28th of November.

They are healing very well and are very happy. The staff at Rumah Sakit Harapan are fantastic and they have arranged temporary accommodation for Sotarian's father who is acting as guardian.

The two moderate quakes that stuck the West coast of Nias yesterday and this morning have not cause a tsunami nor have there been any reports of injuries. Dr Fasa said that the quakes were strong but that there is no damage reported in Gomo.
Clearly we are in for a long period of seismic adjustment in this area. Our focus remains on preparing for the worst in our part of the central coast.

Troppodoc's helicopter is at last cleared through Indonesian customs and Dr Derek arrived Friday by truck from Medan. The engineers will arrive on the 18th to assemble the R22 and test all systems. We are working on license and permit issues needed to start our Island Flying Doctor service.