#Healthcare
President meets Russia’s Sistema to explore cooperation in health, education, technology
President Prabowo Subianto held a meeting with top executives of Russia’s conglomerate Sistema Group at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, November 20, 2025, discussing potential collaboration in healthcare, education, hospitality, and the development of electric passenger ships.
Stronger tobacco oversight sought as government sets Rp336 T excise target
The government’s decision to raise tobacco excise revenue targets to Rp336 trillion (US$20 billion) in the 2026 state budget proposal has drawn criticism from public health advocates, who insisted that fiscal goals should not overshadow the policy’s health objectives.
President inaugurates Sanur SEZ, a major leap in healthcare transformation
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Sanur Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bali on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, marking a historic step in Indonesia’s healthcare transformation.
Indonesia-Sweden sign four MoUs to boost medical cooperation, innovation
Indonesia and Sweden have signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering key areas of the healthcare sector.
Bill Gates discusses sustainable development initiatives with President Prabowo
Bill Gates, Co-founder of Microsoft and Co-chair of the Gates Foundation, met with President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, discussing a number of sustainable development initiatives.
Abuse of medical profession: When ethics are violated in the Treatment Room
In recent years, Indonesia’s healthcare sector has been shaken by cases of ethic and norm violations that tarnish the image of the medical profession. Ironically, the perpetrators are those who are supposed to be symbols of hope and healing: doctors. Sexual abuse cases involving medical personnel targeting patients and their families have shocked the public, traumatized the victims, and undermined public trust in healthcare services.