Surfing Samaritan

The surfing doctor of the Mentawai Islands

Surfing Samaritan Dr Dave Jenkins went to Indonesia’s Mentawi Island in search of the perfect surf but found something more significant – a way to help the local poor and sick.
Indonesia has one of the highest TB and malaria rates in the world. This edifying story looks at his plans to tap the booming surf industry for money to set up a local healthcare network.

Produced by ABC Australia
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