Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Indonesia’s Ministry of Health have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the transformation of Indonesia’s healthcare system through clinical capacity development, digital health innovation, and the development of training centre and service hub.
The MoU lays the groundwork for national programmes in clinical skills development specifically in radiology, cardiovascular and interventional care, as well as technical servicing and digital health integration. This initiative aims to enhance long-term health system resilience and enable more equitable access to high-quality care throughout Indonesia.
Key areas of focus for the proposed collaboration include-
1. Clinical Capacity Building and Skills Development, particularly in the areas of radiology, cardiovascular care, and interventional procedures. Philips and the Ministry of Health will develop comprehensive training programs to enhance the capabilities of healthcare professionals in Indonesia.
2. Training Centre & Service Hub to support lifecycle management of medical devices, ensuring optimal performance, and expand access to technology across Indonesia's healthcare system.
3. Digital Health to enhance the service quality, strengthen system integration, and improve operational efficiency nationwide.
This MoU serves as the foundation for a long-term collaboration between both parties. Future specific programmes will be outlined in the form of technical cooperation agreements with the relevant directorates, including the Directorate General of Primary and Community Health, the Directorate General of Continuing Healthcare and the Directorate General of Health Human Resources.
Image caption- Secretary General of the Ministry of Health RI, Kunta Wibawa Dasa Nugraha (Front, right), and Astri R. Dharmawan, President Director of Philips Indonesia (Front, left)
