Indonesia, March 9 -- Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin visited Chasan Boesoerie Hospital in Ternate, North Maluku, on Sunday to review facilities and conveyed willingness in the provision of medical equipment assistance.

He listened to the complaints and needs of the hospital, especially regarding the budget and lack of medical equipment.

He then conveyed the government's readiness to provide assistance to several hospitals that require special attention, including four hospitals in North Maluku that are a priority in this visit.

On that occasion, Sadikin said he had seen the hospital in Taliabu, which is quite far away.

"I asked for improvement in access to the hospital. For the hospital in Maba, I have not reviewed it directly, b...