Srikandi and Mute Puskesmas

A floating hospital is providing free medical services for victims of the conflict, playing a significant role in reducing tensions in the area.

November 18, 2003

THE doctors are coming! The repeated cries of welcome echo through the village. Its still morning in Kampung Olas on the western part of the Seram group of islands in Southeast Maluku. My wristwatch shows the time: 5am. Srikandi, the floating hospital I am traveling with, has just steamed into port after 10 hours journey from Ambon the provincial capital. The sun has just risen, its light slowly creeping up through the village as children were aw

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