Ministry of Facilitation Ministry of Facilitation 1,300 Free Cataract Operations on the Day of the Elderly

Jakarta – A total of 1,300 elderly participated in free cataract operations held by the Ministry of Social Affairs in 32 districts/cities in Indonesia. This activity is part of a series of commemoration of National Elderly Day (Hlun) 2025. One of the points for the implementation of free cataract operations at RSD D Soebandi, Jember Regency, East Java, was visited directly by the Minister of Social Affairs, Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul). “Today, it is fortunate to be able to perform Hlun in Jember, one of which is cataract surgery, more than 1.300 patients who are nationally benefit (cataract surgery),” Gus Ipul said in a written statement on Saturday (5/31/2025). Browse to continue with the content Gus Ipul emphasized that the Ministry of Social Affairs will continue to provide services to the elderly who need assistance, such as cataract activities, through a smooth cooperation and synergy with different ministries, institutions, local governments and the private sector. The elderly, says Gus Ipul, was satisfied and comfortable after the cataract operation process. On this occasion, Gus Ipul dialogue with one of the elderly people who participated in the cataract operation, Siti Nuriyati, 74, who lived alone. Gus Ipul motivated Siti before the operation “Thank you Mr. President and Ministry of Social Affairs,” Siti said. Gus Ipul then said Siti is still beautiful or beautiful, although she was old. He added that if the elderly were happy, Indonesia was prosperous. Cataract industry activities in the Dr. SoeBandi Hospital, Jember Regency, took place with various phases of the process from May 27 to June 2. From the assessment, and screening, operational action and control. The number of prospective cataract patients who are specially registered in Jember is 397 people. After going through the screening process, participants who managed to qualify for the 272 operating table. The operation was performed for two days, on 31 May as many as 111 patients and June 1 as 161 patients. This cataract operation has a useful impact on the elderly, one of the elderly who performed the operation, Tihana, 60, expressed his gratitude for following the free cataract operation. Tihana claims to be very pleased that he was able to participate in this program. “The hope is that after he could see back normal because of cataracts, so it’s hard to move,” he concluded. (PRF/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here