THERE are many amazing stories from the world of medicine in this country. The tale of Nanda (not her real name) is just one example. She suffered a head injury after being struck by a motorcycle on the road. But the doctor who treated her, actually operated on her stomach, which was in perfect health.

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The story began on a boiling hot day in the Ciputat area, South Jakarta, a year ago. There was a solid traffic jam from one end of the road to