Jakarta, IO – The Health Ministry (Kemenkes) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing comprehensive, high-quality medical facilities, ones that are both disability-friendly and earthquake-resistant, through President Prabowo’s “Quick Win” agenda. Advanced Health Director General dr. Azhar Jaya stated that inclusivity and safety serve as the “key principles in hospital development,” particularly within remote, border, and island regions, places highly susceptible to natural disasters.
“We designed this hospital to be disability-friendly, from access ramps, wider doors and bathrooms, to other supporting facilities,” dr. Azhar explained, during a press conference on Thursday (5/2/2026). He further noted that the infrastructure adheres to earthquake-resistant standards up to 8 on the Richter scale, as mandated by the Public Works Ministry.
He further emphasized that these new facilities prioritize not only quantity but the “quality and safety of services,” ensuring that all citizens receive adequate, safe, and dignified healthcare, regardless of the circumstances.
66 Hospitals in Remote Areas
Meanwhile, the Government is securing the long-term viability of these services. Health Human Resources Director General dr. Yuli Farianti said the Government is drafting various schemes to satisfy the demand for medical personnel. This includes special assignments, financial incentives and prioritizing specialist medical education for local residents.
“This approach is crucial to ensure optimal and sustainable healthcare services, especially in regions facing significant geographic and disaster-related hurdles,” dr. Yuli said.
The Government vows that all hospitals constructed under the program will also serve National Health Insurance (JKN) patients. By focusing on disability-friendly and earthquake-resistant designs, the authorities aim to fortify the national healthcare system and uphold the “right of all citizens to inclusive and safe healthcare.”
President Prabowo Subianto has set an ambitious target: to construct 66 hospitals in remote areas. In 2025, groundbreaking ceremonies are scheduled at 22 sites between January and June. For 2026, the Ministry of Health has secured a budget to initiate the construction of 20 additional facilities.
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“In 2025, there will be 22 hospitals, and in 2026, the budget will be available to build 20 more,” said Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin. “The remaining 24 hospitals are planned for 2027. The sixteen hospitals expected to be completed by the end of this month are set to be fully operational in March or April.”
The distribution of hospital construction in remote areas included: Sumatra in 12 regencies/cities that do not yet have a type C hospital; Kalimantan (3); Nusa Tenggara (4); Sulawesi (13), Maluku (10), Papua (24). Meanwhile, hospitals that have been 100 percent completed: RSUD Maba at East Halmahera Regency (North Maluku); RSUD Sungai Lemau at Central Bengkulu Regency (Bengkulu); RSUD Pongtiku at North Toraja Regency (South Sulawesi); RSUD Tarempa at Kepulauan Anambas Regency (Kepulauan Riau); and RSUD Reda Bolo at Southwest Sumba Regency (East Nusa Tenggara). (est)
date:2026-02-15 02:36:00
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