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        "id": 1698954,
        "msgid": "indonesia-uae-collaboration-provides-free-cataract-surgery-for-500-residents-in-remote-areas-1777045938",
        "date": "2026-04-24 19:28:33",
        "title": "Indonesia-UAE Collaboration Provides Free Cataract Surgery for 500 Residents in Remote Areas",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates have partnered to deliver free cataract surgeries to 500 residents in remote, frontier, and outer regions (3T areas) through a grant of 294,222 Dirhams from the Noor Dubai Foundation. Deputy Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono highlighted the initiative's role in restoring vision to those with treatable impairments, addressing national data showing 6% of screened individuals require further eye care. The programme, already benefiting 200 patients in Central Kalimantan and 150 each in West and East Nusa Tenggara, underscores the government's commitment to equitable healthcare access amid geographical challenges.",
        "content": "<p>Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates are strengthening cooperation,\nwith a grant of 294,222 Dirhams providing free cataract surgery\nassistance to 500 residents in remote, frontier, and outer regions (3T)\nwho have difficulty accessing medical facilities. Deputy Health Minister\nDante Saksono Harbuwono stated in Jakarta on Friday that the\ncollaboration with the Noor Dubai Foundation from the United Arab\nEmirates represents a concrete step by the government to ensure no\ncitizens lose productive opportunities due to treatable vision\nimpairments. \u201cThrough this surgery, we hope the patients can see the\nworld clearly again. This is a simple hope of regaining a better quality\nof life for our society,\u201d said Deputy Minister Dante. He explained that\nthis partnership is part of an ongoing commitment initiated since 2025.\nThis cooperation, he said, will continue to be developed for various\nother eye health programmes in the future. Dante also emphasised that\nstrengthening these services is crucial, given national data showing\nthat at least 48 percent of 21 million citizens who underwent health\nscreenings, and 6 percent of them experienced vision impairments\nrequiring further treatment. Regarding the activity, Dante said the\nsurgery is carried out with very meticulous procedures to ensure patient\nsafety through two stages of strict examinations. \u201cInitially, health\nworkers together with cadres in the field screen residents with vision\ncomplaints,\u201d he said. Kapuas Regency was selected as one of the main\nimplementation locations due to geographical challenges and limited\naccess for residents to specialist doctors. This social service is\ncentred at Vision Center Kapuas, an eye health facility that has served\nthe community since July 2023. \u201cTo date, the assistance programme has\nsuccessfully reached 200 patients in Central Kalimantan, as well as 150\npatients each in West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara, as part of\nthe government\u2019s efforts to achieve the national vision recovery target\nfor all levels of society,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-uae-collaboration-provides-free-cataract-surgery-for-500-residents-in-remote-areas-1777045938",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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