1,000 doctors open illegal practices

JAKARTA: Over 1,000 doctors and dentists have opened illegal practices in Central Jakarta municipality, Central Jakarta Mayor Muhayat said on Monday.

Muhayat said that there were 3,234 doctors and dentists operating in his municipality, but only 2,005 of them had permits to practice in Central Jakarta.

"The condition causes hesitation among the people, who are seeking health services," said Muhayat, calling on doctors and dentists who have not obtained their permits to immediately obtain them.

He, however, did not mention measures that may be taken against the doctors. --JP