The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government held the Five Centuries of Jakarta Health Service by conducting free cleft lip and palate surgeries at two different hospitals.

“Quality health services”

The Assistant for People’s Welfare of DKI Jakarta Province stated that this program has been running since last year. For this period, it is being carried out at Tebet Regional Hospital and Cempaka Putih Regional Hospital.

“We chose type C and D hospitals so that health services are closer and more community-oriented. This policy emphasizes that quality health services are not only available at type A and B hospitals,” he said, while reviewing the cleft lip surgery at Tebet Regional Hospital, South Jakarta, on Wednesday.

He explained that regarding the patients being treated, one of the main requirements is having a DKI Jakarta ID card, but the Governor of DKI Jakarta also opened the widest opportunity for residents outside DKI Jakarta ID cards.

“We invite all families, relatives, or friends who have cleft lip conditions and need plastic surgery treatment to join this program,” he explained.

According to him, this program is held for free by involving expert doctors who have experience handling thousands of similar cases.

“It is targeted that by 2027, as many as 500 patients can be served through this surgery program,” he revealed.

According to him, this surgery is very important, not only for the patient’s physical health, such as facilitating speaking ability and improving eating patterns for a healthier body, but also greatly affects the psychosocial aspect.

“When patients grow up and interact in society, this condition often causes feelings of insecurity. Therefore, community support is greatly needed to convince those who feel hesitant or worried to be willing to join this program,” he said.

He detailed that currently, there are 13 patients at Tebet Regional Hospital and 17 patients at Cempaka Putih Regional Hospital, with a total of 30 patients being treated.

The farthest patient comes from Papua Province. This shows that this program is open to all Indonesian citizens without age restrictions, from infants to adults.

“After surgery, patients are generally allowed to go home immediately after the procedure,” he explained.

The Director of Tebet Regional Hospital added that previously there were 30 patients who registered. However, after going through the screening process, some had insufficient weight, were experiencing fever, and other conditions, so their surgeries had to be postponed.

“Because this will last for one year, we will continue to provide information through social media or health services at the sub-district and district levels, so that eventually all will be optimally reached,” she said.

Meanwhile, one of the patients’ parents expressed gratitude and felt helped because her child named Faris (2) received free cleft lip surgery treatment.

“This is the second time. Later, my child can have follow-up surgery at the age of seven. Hopefully, we will continue to get help again so that my child can fully recover like other normal children,” she concluded.

Tebet Hospital

Tebet Hospital, formally known as RSUD Tebet, is a public hospital located in South Jakarta, Indonesia. Originally established in the 1970s as a maternity clinic, it was later expanded and officially inaugurated as a regional general hospital to serve the growing population of the Tebet area. Today, it provides a range of medical services, including emergency care, inpatient treatment, and specialized outpatient clinics, playing a key role in local healthcare.

Cempaka Putih Regional Hospital

Cempaka Putih Regional Hospital is a public healthcare facility located in the Cempaka Putih district of Central Jakarta, Indonesia. It serves the local community by providing medical services and emergency care, and it plays a role in the region’s public health infrastructure. While specific historical details are limited, the hospital is part of Jakarta’s broader network of regional hospitals that have developed over time to meet the growing healthcare needs of the city’s population.

South Jakarta

South Jakarta is a major administrative city within the Jakarta metropolitan area, known for its upscale residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and green spaces. Historically, the area developed significantly during the colonial era and later expanded rapidly in the late 20th century as a hub for business and expatriate communities. Today, it remains a key economic and cultural district, home to landmarks like the Pondok Indah Mall and the Ragunan Zoo.

DKI Jakarta

DKI Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of Java. Historically known as Batavia during the Dutch colonial era, it served as the center of the Dutch East Indies’ trade and administration. Today, Jakarta is a bustling megacity and the nation’s political, economic, and cultural hub, though it faces challenges such as traffic congestion and land subsidence.

Papua Province

Papua Province, located on the western half of the island of New Guinea, is the easternmost and largest province of Indonesia. Its history is marked by a long transition from Dutch colonial rule to Indonesian administration in the 1960s, following a controversial UN-supervised act of self-determination. The province is renowned for its extraordinary cultural diversity, with over 250 indigenous languages, and dramatic landscapes ranging from rainforests to the highlands of the Jayawijaya Mountains.