POSCO International Resumes Medical Volunteer Work in Indonesia

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] POSCO International announced on the 27th that it has resumed medical social contribution activities for local residents in Indonesia. This comes two years after the activities, which began in 2017, were suspended due to COVID-19.

The company, together with the Rosetta Hall Medical Volunteer Group from Korea University Ansan Hospital, conducted volunteer activities for nine days starting from the 17th in the Ulilin area of Papua Province. About 30 medical staff from Korea participated. Employees and volunteers from the local palm corporation PT.BIA also joined. Various medical services including thoracic surgery, family medicine, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, and dentistry were provided to approximately 1,900 residents.

The medical team diagnosed the health conditions of the residents and provided preventive education tailored to the local health environment to help residents manage their own health. Kim Un-young, director of Korea University Ansan Hospital, said, "The resumption of medical volunteering in Indonesia allowed us to reaffirm its sustainability."

Since starting operations of its corporation in Papua in 2011, POSCO International has consistently engaged in social contribution activities for local residents. Over six years, more than 7,000 residents have benefited from medical social contributions. In addition, kindergartens, elementary, and middle schools were established locally, enabling about 1,000 students to receive education. PT.BIA established a palm plantation covering 34,000 hectares in Papua in 2011, producing 164,000 tons of crude palm oil (CPO).

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