Indonesia Strengthens Digital Health Collaboration with China

Indonesia is advancing its cooperation with China in digital health and medical AI to accelerate the development of its national healthcare system (18/01). Deputy Health Minister dr. Benjamin Paulus Octavius led a working visit to Xuzhou, Hefei, and Hangzhou to enhance collaboration in digital health, medical AI, health research, and medical device standardization.

Tripartite MoA Establishes Joint Laboratory for Digital Medicine

The visit included the signing of a Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between Xuzhou Medical University (XZMU), the Indonesian Ministry of Health, and the National Standardization Agency (BSN). The agreement establishes the China–Indonesia Joint Laboratory for Digital Medicine and Proactive Health.

Dr. Benjamin stated, “This collaboration is a strategic step in accelerating national health system transformation through strengthened research and safe, standardized digital technology utilization.”

AI and Diagnostic Innovations Observed

The Indonesian delegation observed the application of AI in primary healthcare services and the development of tuberculosis diagnostic tools using Molecular Rapid Tests (TCM). These visits highlight efforts to integrate advanced technology into healthcare.

Technology Transfer and National Capacity Building

Dr. Benjamin emphasized that all international cooperation follows principles of technology transfer, strengthening national capacity, and protecting healthcare data sovereignty. Indonesia also plans to develop domestic facilities to produce TCM tools.

He added, “This cooperation forms a key foundation for developing digital health systems and implementing medical AI aimed at improving service quality for the public.”

Bilateral Cooperation Supports National Health Priorities

The visit is expected to reinforce Indonesia–China relations in healthcare while supporting national priorities, including the acceleration of tuberculosis elimination and the strengthening of primary healthcare services.

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