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Indonesia's Garbage Clinic

In the east of the island of Java, Indonesia, is a unique clinic known as the "Garbage Clinic". The clinic encourages local people from impoverished areas to bring recyclable trash to the clinic which they can deliver in exchange for free medical consultations. The clinic opened in 2013, at the instigation of Dr. Gamal Albinsaid (27), who not only encouraged his colleagues to take part but also gathered corporate donations. Approximately 10% of Indonesia's population lives in poverty. While medical insurance is available, it is not very widespread and coverage amongst underprivileged people is rare. 4 years after opening the clinic, the number of registered residents has exceeded 250. Dr. Albinsaid has also set up a system that allows patients with serious conditions to receive treatment at nearby major hospital. He plans to open another clinic later this year. He is also starting home visits. We follow the work of Dr. Gamal Albinsaid and his colleagues as they look to provide medical services to people in need.

English
  • Originally Aired March 31, 2017
  • Runtime 40 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network NHK
  • Created April 3, 2017 by
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  • Modified April 3, 2017 by
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