VOICED : Indonesias poor swap garbage for health care

The video discusses a unique healthcare initiative on the Indonesian island of Java, where patients can access medical services by collecting recyclable garbage. This system provides an alternative form of medical insurance in a country where many live below the poverty line and public healthcare is underfunded. The project was inspired by a tragic incident and has gained international recognition. It has proven to be both profitable and sustainable, with plans for expansion. Additionally, it has mobilized community efforts to clean the streets.

What is the unique aspect of the healthcare initiative on the Indonesian island of Java?

• Patients pay with recyclable garbage.

• Patients receive free healthcare without any conditions.

• Patients pay with traditional currency.

• Patients volunteer at the clinic for free services.

What percentage of Indonesia's population lives below the poverty line?

• 15%

• 20%

• 11%

• 5%

What was the monthly income of the working and middle-class patients mentioned in the video?

• $25

• $100

• $50

• $75

Who awarded Gamal Al Burnside for his project?

• Britain's Prince Charles

• The Indonesian Government

• The World Health Organization

• The United Nations

What additional benefit does the healthcare initiative provide to the community?

• It provides free education.

• It helps clean the streets of garbage.

• It creates jobs in the healthcare sector.

• It reduces healthcare costs.