Papua, July 4 -- The Health Ministry aims to establish 24 type C hospitals across Papua to provide high-quality healthcare for local residents.

"I received a directive from the president to establish type C hospitals in 514 districts and cities, and in Papua, it is targeted to build some 24 hospitals," Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated at the groundbreaking ceremony for Kwaingga Hospital in Keerom, Papua, on Friday.

The minister explained that these hospitals are part of the Quick Win programs. Sadikin expects the 24 hospitals to be completed in two years.

The minister stated that President Prabowo Subianto is keen to reduce lengthy referral processes. These measures are intended to ensure that diseases can be treated locally,...