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ACTNews, SOUTH JAKARTA – After
Ramadan, Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) continues providing free medical services to
the economically underprivileged through the Humanity Medical Services (HMS)
program. On Friday (5/13/2022), the team held a free clinic for the residents
of Cahaya Village in Setiabudi District, South Jakarta.
Dr. Alifa, M.D. from HMS – ACT said 80 percent of residents in Cahaya
Village work as scavengers with uncertain income.
“They often walk to search for scraps that they collect in sacks. Some
of them use carts to collect the scraps and used goods,” said Dr. Alifa.
Due to their uncertain income, they can barely afford medical services,
making it their least prioritized need.
“When they are sick, they rely on over-the-counter medications that they
can get at small shops. They only go to see a doctor or to the hospital when
their diseases get so severe. Hence, the health of the underprivileged
communities needs to be our attention,” added Dr. Alifa.
Wati, a local resident, was very grateful for the free clinic held in her
neighborhood. According to her, free clinics that provide complete medical
services are rarely held.
“Usually, the free clinics only offer blood checks for cholesterol,
blood sugar, and uric acid levels. But now, Alhamdulillah, a team of doctors
was here and free medicine was given. We hope that the ACT team will always be
given success and ease in all their endeavors,” she prayed. []
