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Free cataract surgery expands access to eye health services

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The Indonesian Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Noor Dubai Foundation and the Indonesian Ophthalmologists Association (Perdami), has initiated a free cataract surgery program. The initiative is designed to broaden public access to essential eye healthcare services across the region.

Cataracts remain a major public health challenge affecting vision and quality of life, particularly for populations with limited financial means. By partnering with international and domestic medical organizations, the health ministry aims to address backlogs in cataract treatments and deliver direct medical relief to underserved communities.

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