Indonesia seeks India's help in health education

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has sought Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support in enhancing Indonesia’s healthcare system by training more doctors.

During a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil, President Prabowo affirmed his country's readiness to strengthen medical cooperation with New Delhi. This includes inviting Indian doctors to teach at Indonesian medical schools.

President Prabowo stated that Indonesia hopes to increase the number of Indonesian students studying in Indian universities. Additionally, it aims to invite Indian professors to teach at Indonesian universities, as the country currently faces a shortage of 160,000 doctors.

Indonesia currently produces only 8,000 medical graduates annually. To address this, the government plans to open more medical colleges to train additional nurses and healthcare workers. Furthermore, Indonesia intends to attract foreign investments in healthcare by allowing international hospitals to operate in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) with tax incentives.

Earlier, during his visit to Russia, President Prabowo discussed the possibility of sending Indonesian medical students to study in Russia with President Vladimir Putin./.

VNA