IDNEWSNOW.COM, Jakarta – President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Bali International Hospital in Denpasar, Bali. This hospital is slated to be Indonesia’s version of Mayo Clinic in the U.S.
In his speech, he hoped the international-standard hospital will be the main preference for Indonesians who usually seek treatment overseas.
“If this comes to fruition, we expect no more of our people will travel overseas to get health treatment,” said the President in his acceptance speech.
Government statistics reveal over two million Indonesians travel overseas to get treated in healthcare facilities in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, up to the United States.
“We lose about Rp97 trillion because of this. This is why I highly appreciate what has been initiated today,” said Jokowi.
The Bali International Hospital is initiated by State-owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir and his team to present more domestic options for people seeking high-quality healthcare services. The hospital, which according to the President partners with Mayo Clinic, is expected to be completed and fully operational by 2023.
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