Free Eye Health Services for Communities Around the PTFI Operation Area
26 March 2024
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) provides Free Eye Health Services for the community in Waa Banti Village, Tembagapura District in the Highlands area, on Monday-Tuesday (25-26/3). This activity is part of PTFI's 57th anniversary celebration themed "Working for Indonesia".
Claus Wamafma, Director & EVP Sustainable Development PTFI said this initiative is part of the company's commitment to reduce eye health problems for people living around the mining area while supporting the development of Mimika Regency through the Healthy Eyes Program.
"We invite various parties to collaborate and contribute to society. We hope that this social action can benefit the community and support health development in Mimika Regency through this healthy eyes program," he said.
Collaboration includes, among others, the Mimika Regency Government and the Amungme and Kamoro Community Development Foundation (YPMAK) and is supported by the Media Group through PT. Pangan Sari Utama (PSU), and Perdami (Indonesian Association of Ophthalmologists).
A total of 77 people checked themselves during the two days of activities. Health services include General Eye Health Examination, Color Blindness Test, Eye Refraction and Eye Pressure Examination, Distribution of Free Glasses, Cataract Screening.
This series of free eye health services with the slogan "My Eyes are My World", apart from Waa Banti village, will also be held on March 27-28 in several other villages in the areas of Mapurujaya, Wangirja (SP9), Utikini Baru (SP12) Mioko, Aikawapuka, Wumuka and Kapiraya and also in the city of Timika.
A patient in Waa Banti Village, Isaiah Dibitau (50), came with an eye problem that he had been suffering from for a long time. He said that his eyes had been hit by wood chips while he was gardening. “After hearing the announcement in the church about the examination, I came so I could have my eyes checked and see better. "I thank Freeport Indonesia and the doctors," said Isaiah.
In addition to free eye examination health services, PTFI together with partners will also provide free cataract surgery for people who need cataract surgery based on the results of cataract screening. Cataract surgery will be carried out at Mitra Masyarakat Hospital at the peak of this Social Service activity on April 5.
"Hopefully this free eye health service can be a good first step to strengthen people's health and improve their quality of life," said Claus.
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