Imam nominated for health award

SURABAYA, East Java: The East Java health office has nominated Governor Imam Utomo for the Satyalencana Kasatriya Bhakti Husada award for his remarkable service in the health sector.

A member of the selection team from the health ministry's health promotion center, Dunanty Sianipar, said on Saturday the governor had done much to support the development of the health sector by waiving the medical bills of underprivileged patients treated at state hospitals, among others.

"The award is aimed at encouraging the public to follow the example of leaders who pay great attention to the health sector," he said. -- Antara