Gibran supports orangutan care during Kalimantan haze
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Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited a wildlife center in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, to assess care for orangutans affected by smoke from forest fires.
He examined the emergency response and habitat preservation work at the Nyaru Menteng facility, which is managed by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF). Gibran then provided medical supplies, nebulizers, and food to support treatment of the animals.
The Vice President emphasized the importance of protecting both people and wildlife during the fires, stating that habitat preservation must be a priority alongside human safety. He observed veterinarians using nebulization therapy to treat orangutans experiencing respiratory problems caused by the haze. BOSF reported that 21 orangutans at the center are showing symptoms of acute respiratory infection, including coughing and sneezing, due to the smoke exposure.
Though the fires have not reached the facility itself, the animals are receiving ongoing monitoring and treatment from medical teams. Gibran expressed gratitude to the veterinarians, staff, and volunteers working to protect Indonesia’s biodiversity in the face of dangerous conditions. The Nyaru Menteng facility currently cares for approximately 90 orangutans in its quarantine zone.
