Jakarta

Community health centers told to provide 24-hour service

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Thu, 09/09/2010 7:47 PM
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Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo has ordered medical workers at community health centers in 44 districts across the city to operate a 24-hour service one week prior and one week after Idul Fitri, to ensure health service remain available in the event of emergencies.

"I emphasize that health services will be available 24 hours a day during the Idul Fitri holiday, especially in community health centers. There are no holidays for community health center workers,” Fauzi said on the sidelines of his visit to three regional hospitals Thursday.

To ensure his instructions are being followed, Fauzi will visit a number of community health centers on the second day of Idul Fitri on Saturday.

For community health center workers at subdistrict level, however, the Jakarta administration has given two days off for the Idul Fitri holiday.

Other public services, including public transportation, sanitation and disaster mitigation, will also be available 24 hours a day during the holiday season.

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