Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has formally inaugurated the new Bali International Hospital in Sanur.
The hospital celebrated its soft launch earlier this year, but now, with the official opening from the President, a whole new chapter for Bali’s OG tourism resort is underway.
President Subianto visited Bali on 26th June with a jam-packed schedule of official visits and inaugurations.
Not only did the President officially open the new Bali International Hospital in Sanur, but he also inaugurated the Ngoerah Sun Wellness and Aesthetic Center health facility at the Central General Hospital (RSUP) at Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah in Denpasar.
The Presidential Secretariat confirmed that the President’s visit is part of the central government’s commitment to developing Bali Province. President Subianto was accompanied on his visit by Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
The Presidential Secretariat shared, “President Prabowo’s working visit to Bali not only confirms the government’s focus on the health and economic sectors, but also strengthens Bali’s position as a strategic destination for the transformation of public services with international standards.”
During his inauguration speech, President Subianto praised the hard work of all parties involved in the multi-million dollar project, which took over five years to bring to life.
The project was instigated by the last President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. President Subianto told reporters “I think (Sanur Special Economic Zone) is a breakthrough for the first time in our republic, we are planning, or creating a special economic zone for world-class, international-class health services.”
He emphasized that the new hospital is a chance for Indonesians to step up to be a world leader in the medical sector, with a specific focus on the multi-billion-dollar medical tourism sector.
He shared, “Indonesia is a country that wants to develop rapidly. We must catch up with other nations. We cannot use old methods, inefficient methods, wasteful methods, improper management.”
President Subianto continued “Today this KEK (Special Economic Zone) is an example, one of the breakthroughs towards catching up on our backwardness, and this must be imitated by many other sectors.”
He added, “I saw that Bali International Hospital was also extraordinary. When I entered, I thought it was a hotel. Indeed, the hospital has a hotel feel. The floors are marble. What I mean is, Indonesia is a big country, a developed country, dynamic so we must also have the best facilities.”
While fundamentally a private health care facility, targeted towards privately paying Indonesian patients and international medical tourists, President Subianto was clear that he wants the new Bali International Hospital and the facilities within the Sanur Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism to benefit the wider Balinese and Indonesian population.
He told reporters, “I feel proud that Indonesia has facilities like this, and with our insurance system, we must feel strong. This is not limited only to the upper class, with health services that anyone needs. If necessary insurance and government intervention [will be issued] so that people who are less economically able can also have access to the best services because there are also advanced tools here.”
The Bali International Hospital located in the heart of Sanur spans over more than 67,000 square meters. The facility offers 255 beds and has dedicated units for cardiology, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, hepatology, and orthopedics. There is a full intensive care unit and an emergency ward.
Bali International Hospital is also offering preventive medical care, and medical tourists from around the world are now able to book a range of fully comprehensive medical screening packages focusing on both general health and specific areas of medical concern, including heart health and cancer.
Bali International Hospital’s vision has been communicated clearly from the star,t and the new medical facility has shared that it will work “to revolutionize healthcare in Indonesia, setting new standards of medical excellence and patient care that serve our community, support national progress, and attract health seekers from around the world.”
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