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Indonesia operates 2,800 extra flights for Eid homecoming

Apr 07, 2024

Jakarta [Indonesia], April 7: Indonesia has operated 2,800 extra flights for the Eid el-Fitr homecoming season, according to Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi.
"There are more homecoming travelers and occupancy is better," Sumadi said.
Urbanites in Indonesia return to hometowns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with families.
According to official projections, the number of homecoming travelers will rise from last year's 123.8 million, or 45.8 percent of the population, to 193.6 million this year, or 71.7 percent of Indonesia's total population.
Source: Xinhua

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Empowering Communities Under Universal Health Coverage - A Kenyan Government Initiative

Nairobi [Kenya], May 17: In Kenya, a remarkable healthcare initiative is unfolding, driven by the tireless commitment of Community Health Promoters (CHPs) who serve as the backbone of the Universal Healthcare program. These dedicated individuals are at the forefront, delivering crucial healthcare services directly to households nationwide, free of charge. Equipped with comprehensive kits, each CHP is empowered to provide basic medical care, conduct screenings, and offer health education within their communities. With the Ministry of Health enrolling 100,000 community health promoters for this initiative, and each being assigned 100 households, the aim is to reach every corner of the nation, covering a staggering 10 million households.

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