Journal provides medical assistance

Journal provides medical assistance

JAKARTA (JP): Intisari monthly provided medical services on
Saturday to 500 families from Palmerah subdistrict and its
surrounding area in Central Jakarta.

Held at the Bentara Budaya building complex on Jl. Palmerah
Selatan, it arranged for treatment by three doctors and 20
paramedics from event cosponsor Harum Hospital.

According to organizer Dian Sianipar, the Rp 10 million social
event was intended to help low-income families treat their
medical conditions as prices of drugs and medical services rise
in the crisis.

"Such a free medical treatment means a lot to the needy," she
said.

The event was also held in conjunction with Intisari's 35th
anniversary on Aug. 17.

"The free service really helps me in treating my daughter's
cough, which she has had for about two weeks," said housewife
Nurita, as her daughter, Rohma Susana, 3, sat on her lap.

"Even though she was suffering from the cough, I have never
brought her to the doctors or clinics as their prices have been
skyrocketing."

Another patient Indra, 52, a rujak (mixed sliced fruit with
spicy salad) trader, also appreciated the goodwill of the
organizers, saying he had no money to treat his muscular pain.
(ind)