Health
From The Report: Indonesia 2017
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The year 2016 marks the second year of the rollout of universal health care, known locally as JKN, which aims to cover a population of approximately 260m by 2019. While millions have already been brought under coverage, reaching the whole population of an archipelago that contains 6000 inhabited islands will be no easy feat. Still, hopes are high for JKN. With greater access driving greater need for services, the government and its private sector partners are prioritising the expansion of health care infrastructure and the training and recruitment of medical professionals. Meanwhile, the country’s ageing population and shifting disease profile are triggering demand for specialised care and equipment in facilities. As the government works to offset the effects of global economic headwinds on its energy and industry sectors, health is increasingly viewed as an area that can help sustain growth and draw investor interest.

This chapter contains interviews with Nila Moeloek, Minister of Health; and Romeo Lledo, President-Director, Siloam Hospitals.

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Overview

High hopes: Universal coverage, liberalisation and innovation stimulate sector growth
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The year 2016 marks the second year of the rollout of universal health care, known locally as JKN, which aims to cover a population of approximately 260m by 2019. While millions have already been brought under coverage, reaching the whole population of an archipelago that contains 6000 inhabited islands will be no easy feat. Still, hopes are high for JKN. With greater access driving greater need for services, the government and its private sector partners are prioritising the expansion of health…

Interview

Shaping up: OBG talks to Nila Moeloek, Minister of Health
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Interview:Nila Moeloek How would you describe the main challenges facing the sector in 2015-16? NILA MOELOEK: The first challenge is the distribution issue: we want access to be expanded in remote areas. The second challenge is the budget allocation, specifically with respect to regional governments: budget allocations should be 5% from the regional government and 10% from the national government. However, only 48% of the local governments currently have allocated funds for this. Next is…

Interview

Vital signs: OBG talks to Romeo Lledo, President Director, Siloam Hospitals
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Interview:Romeo Lledo How would you assess the recent noteworthy improvements in the health sector ? ROMEO LLEDO: The highlight of 2015 in the health sector was the consolidation of the universal health care programme, Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional, under the name Healthcare and Social Security Agency (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial Kesehatan, BPJS). This new scheme was successful in attracting 130m members by the end of 2014. In 2015 the government required all employed Indonesians to be…

Analysis

Smarter care: Technology and digitisation are propelling the sector forward
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With universal health care, known locally as JKN, bringing increased access to services across Indonesia, the country’s health care infrastructure is expanding, triggering unprecedented demand for supplies, from basic laboratory equipment to advanced diagnostic machines. Meanwhile, efforts are under way to modernise the sector and overcome the challenges to bridging the urban-rural gap through advances in health care technology. Innovative solutions such as smartphone applications and other forms…