Indonesia-Japan Collaboration Set to Enhance Cardiovascular Treatment
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: The Health Ministry announced that the collaboration between Harapan Kita Cardiovascular Hospital (RSJPDHK) and Tokushukai Medical Group is set to significantly increase the number of cardiovascular surgeries performed nationally, from 5,000 cases annually to 7,000. This initiative marks a substantial step towards enhancing cardiovascular care in Indonesia.
Azhar Jaya, the Ministry’s Director General for Health Services, confirmed the signing of a formal cooperation agreement (MoU) between the two entities aimed at developing the best cardiovascular treatment center in Indonesia and the Asia Pacific. “The aid, given particularly by the private entity, is so significant, which is 10 billion yen, or one trillion rupiah. This aid will be used to create a 22-story building,” Jaya stated during a press conference on Tuesday.
The collaboration is a follow-up to the MoU signed on December 11, 2023, in Tokyo, Japan. Jaya highlighted that the funding will also be used to expand the hospital’s bed capacity from 400 to 750, enabling the hospital to provide 7,000 treatments and surgeries annually, a significant increase from the current 5,000.
Dr. Iwan Dakota, President Director of Harapan Kita Cardiovascular Hospital, emphasized the long-standing partnership with the Japanese entity, spanning two decades, particularly in research, education, and training. “With the new building developed later on, the Tokushukai-Harapan Kita building, we expect that apart from improvement in the capacity of services in the hospital, there is also strong quality improvement,” Dakota remarked. He noted that these goals align with Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin’s directive to make the hospital the best in Asia.
Higashiue Shinichi, Chairman of the Tokushukai Medical Group, expressed his delight in being involved in the project and anticipated significant long-term benefits. “We are so happy to work with Harapan Kita Cardiovascular Hospital. We believe that this project will bring good to many people, and we are committed to always supporting the improvement of health services in Indonesia,” Higashiue affirmed.
This collaboration underscores a significant enhancement in the healthcare infrastructure, promising improved cardiovascular care and treatment outcomes for patients across Indonesia.
