Jakarta, Sept. 29 -- Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Veronica Tan emphasized the importance of providing basic health services and essential needs without discrimination.

In the ministry's statement here on Monday, she said that this can be realized through collaboration between the private sector and regional government.

She made this statement when inspecting a free cataract surgery event held at regional hospital RSUD Hanau in Seruyan District, Central Kalimantan Province on Sunday (September 28).

"I would like to greet everyone who has undergone cataract surgery made possible through the collaboration between Sinar Mas, medical professionals, and Hanau Regional General Hospital (RSUD)," she said.

She a...