880 tribal families not yet 'socialized'

880 tribal families not yet 'socialized'

FAK-FAK, Irian Jaya: The government has yet to socialize 880
tribal families living in remote areas of Fak-Fak, a local
government official said yesterday.

Head of the local office of social service affairs Stev
Poceratu said that the semi-nomadic tribes people in isolated
areas in the districts of Akimuga, East and West Mimika, Teluk
Etna and Kokas still live in poverty.

"They have yet to learn about health and diseases like
diarrhea, malaria and skin diseases are still rampant," he said
as quoted by Antara.

He said the local administration hopes to reach the isolated
people in order to resettle and socialize them.

In addition to running short of funds, he said the local
administration was also facing difficulties trying to reach their
villages. (rms)