"The Ministry of Health is working with community organizations providing boat-based health services in remote areas. They requested the governor's support," Sadikin said.
The support includes costs for ship mooring and parking slots in the Seribu Islands district, off the coast of Jakarta. The boats carry volunteers performing minor surgeries such as tumor removals, appendectomies, cesarean sections, and hernia operations.
"They asked if the mooring and parking provisions could be formalized with government support," he added.
Governor Anung confirmed the request would be approved and said his administration will provide special facilities at Muara Angke.
"I've asked relevant authorities to follow up. The people of the Seribu Islands will benefit the most," he said, praising the program as highly beneficial for the community.
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