IHC Realizes the Transformation of Medical Tourism in Indonesia
Denpasar, June 19, 2023 – PT Pertamina Bina Medika IHC (Indonesia Healthcare Corporation) / State-Owned Hospital Holding supports the balance of Indonesia's tourism destinations preservation by being part of the medical tourism realization in Indonesia.
It is driven by the fact that there are still 2 million Indonesian citizens seeking medical treatment abroad, and IHC's commitment to developing internationally renowned hospital healthcare services, namely Bali International Hospital (BIH) in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for Health in Sanur, Bali.
President Director of IHC, Dr. Mira Dyah Wahyuni, MARS, stated that IHC is preparing for the Bali International Hospital’s operation, supported by advanced technology and centers of excellence abbreviated as CONGO (Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Gastroentero-Hepatology, Orthopedic). In addition, the hospital offers comprehensive healthcare services, including Medical Check-Up (MCU) and a diagnostic center.
"Bali International Hospital is designed to be a medical tourism service in Indonesia. The plan is to commence operations in the second quarter of 2024. It will be situated on a 5-hectare land with four floors and 260 wards. The hospital follows an environmentally friendly or green hospital concept, surrounded by 183 trees. Moreover, 123 trees have been relocated to prevent tree felling in the hospital area,”explained Dr. Mira, IHC’s President Director, during the Bali and Beyond Travel Fair 2023 in Bali. [June 15-17, 2023]
She further mentioned that in its operation, IHC is collaborating with Mayo Clinic, the number one hospital in the United States and a trusted name in the global healthcare industry. The goal is to provide the best quality services to the Indonesian people with international standards.
"Another advantage of Bali International Hospital is its location within the Bali Health SEZ, which facilitates healthcare professionals practice within the SEZ area. It also allows drugs and medical devices imports with BPOM approval within the Health SEZ area to fulfill patients’ needs with diseases such as cancer, who usually seek treatment abroad due to limited medications availability," she explained.
"The convenience of these healthcare services is also supported by the Ministry of Health Regulation (Permenkes) No. 1 of 2023, dated January 4, 2023, regarding healthcare services in the Health SEZ provision," she added.
Another advantage of Bali International Hospital is its green hospital concept. It involves environmentally friendly designs, materials, technologies, and practices utilization to reduce negative impacts on the environment. By implementing this concept, BIH can reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and create sustainable environmentally friendly practices. It is not only a short-term cost-saving investment but also a long-term investment in public health and environmental care.
Previously, the groundbreaking or laying of the first stone ceremony for Bali International Hospital was attended and led directly by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, and other relevant ministers in December 2021.
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, previously stated that through the State-Owned Hospital Holding, it is expected not only to provide healthcare services to the public but also to strengthen national health resilience. According to him, the State-Owned Hospital Holding role is expected to not only be able to inspire ease in serving the community but also to enhance its role in maintaining national health resilience, which can be achieved through four strategic objectives: providing quality healthcare services, expanding networks and scale, developing capabilities and innovation, as well as integrating and collaborating within the national healthcare ecosystem.
Meanwhile, Vice President of Corporate Communication of PT Pertamina (Persero), Fadjar Djoko Santoso, revealed this positive step by Pertamina Bina Medika IHC is fully supported by Pertamina Holding. The effort to establish an international hospital in the healthcare economic zone also supports the tourism and healthcare sectors in the country. "As a subsidiary of Pertamina, Pertamina Bina Medika plays a role in providing access and optimal healthcare services for the Indonesian people," explained Fadjar.
PT Pertamina Bina Medika IHC/State-Owned Hospital Holding is a subsidiary of PT Pertamina (Persero) engaged in healthcare services. The company is also the parent company of state-owned hospitals, managing 36 hospitals and affiliated with 39 other hospitals, as well as 172 health clinics throughout Indonesia.
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