Jakarta, March 9 -- Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that his ministry will set up health posts at mosques to provide efficient medical services and help reduce traffic accidents during the Eid al-Fitr homecoming travel period.

He explained here on Monday that the step will be taken, considering that many travelers stop at mosques to carry out worship activities.

According to him, nearly 7,000 health posts have already been established along both toll roads and arterial roads. These posts provide health checks for drivers to ensure they are fit for the journey.

"Based on discussions with the Minister of Transportation, we found that many accident victims are motorcyclists. They can use these posts to rest, eat, or break their...