JakartaGlobe-Dec 20
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo wants Indonesians to seek medical treatment in the country, particularly in the future capital, as work is underway to build the city’s healthcare infrastructure. Indonesia on Wednesday began the construction of the government-owned Central General Hospital in the new capital Nusantara, East Kalimantan. This follows the groundbreaking ceremonies by three private hospitals, namely Mayapada, Abdi Waluyo, and Hermina. Three more private hospitals are also lining up to start the construction in Nusantara, according to Jokowi. “[Investors] are swarming into Nusantara to build hospitals here,” Jokowi said at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Central General Hospital on Wednesday. “Once the hospitals finish construction, I hope our citizens no longer feel the need to go to Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, or the US for medical treatment. Hopefully, they can get their treatment in Indonesia, particularly Nusantara,” Jokowi said. The Central General Hospital will focus on treating heart diseases and stroke. Indonesia has been losing money as people favor getting medical services overseas. Jokowi not long ago revealed that as many as 2 million Indonesians go abroad for medical treatment every year. This has caused a capital outflow of almost Rp 100 trillion (around $6.4 billion). Read more at: https://jakartaglobe.id/news/no-need-to-go-abroad-jokowi-wants-people-to-seek-healthcare-in-new-capital
