What's in a hospital's name

What's in a hospital's name

JAKARTA (JP): The general hospital in Ambon, Maluku, is
changing its name from Kuda Mati, which literally means dead
horse, to Dr. M. Haulussy, in honor of one of the province's
best sons.

The new name was endorsed by the Maluku Legislative Assembly
to commemorate Haulussy's major contribution to the development
of health in the province.

It was also changed because its original name, taken after the
district where it is located, is now deemed inappropriate, Niti
Sumiarso, a member of the assembly, told the Antara news agency.
(emb)