Commitment to Improving the Quality of Health and Medical Education, BUMN Hospital Holding Establishes Synergy with IJN Malaysia

JAKARTA – PT Pertamina Bina Medika Indonesia Healthcare Corporation (IHC), BUMN Hospital Holding, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Heart Institute (IJN). Collaboration is carried out to strengthen the field of health training and advance medical science in Indonesia.

IJN is a leading medical institution in Malaysia with over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular and thoracic care. The signing of the MoU was carried out by IHC Main Director Drg Mira Dyah Wahyuni, MARS and IJN Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Aizai Azan Abdul Rahim in Jakarta, Monday (3/6/2024).

Also present at the event were Assistant Deputy for Health Industry at the Ministry of BUMN Fadjar Judisiawan, IHC Medical Director Dr Lia Gardenia Partakusuma, IJN Deputy Chief Executive Officer Dato Akmal Arief Mohamed Fauzi, and IJN Strategic Management Department En Hilman Azmir Bin Hamdan.

This synergy is a strategic step taken by both parties to improve the quality of health services in Indonesia. It is hoped that this collaboration will produce doctors and health workers who are competent and of international standard, as well as contributing to the progress of medical science in the country.

Drg Mira admitted that he was very enthusiastic about signing the MoU with IJN because it was an important step for IHC to lead health services in Indonesia.

“We are very enthusiastic about the signing of this MoU with IJN. “This collaboration is an important step for IHC to become a trusted leader of integrated health services in Indonesia and of international class,” said Dr. Mira.

This MoU will last for three years and covers various broad scopes of cooperation, including the development of medical personnel, where IHC and IJN will jointly develop superior medical personnel through various training programs. This training includes fellowship training for cardiologists, anesthesiologists and heart surgeons with the aim of increasing the knowledge and skills of specialist doctors in the fields of heart disease, anesthesia and heart surgery.

A joint continuing medical education program is also part of this MoU which aims to ensure that doctors and other health workers always up-to-date with the latest developments in medical science. Improving health services in Indonesia will also be realized through collaboration which includes various initiatives, such as educational promotion and joint branding to increase awareness of quality health services.

In addition, IHC and IJN will develop and expand access to the latest e-health services. In the case of health service consultations, both parties will share knowledge and experience to ensure that patients receive the best service.

“This collaboration is clear evidence of IHC’s long-term commitment to building a strong and sustainable health ecosystem. “We will continue to work together to improve the quality of services, develop new technology, and reach a wider community,” said Dr. Mira.