Cancer Services In Indonesia Are Increasingly Advanced With Digital Teranostic Nuclear Radio Technology

JAKARTA - The application of Digital teranostic technology has been designed for early detection and more accurate cancer treatment. In Indonesia, this service is only available at Hermina Hospital thanks to a strategic partnership with United Imaging.

With this digitally socialized nuclear radio service, it helps Indonesian patients who have to seek treatment abroad, such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Now they don't have to go abroad so there is no cost burden for patients but also harm the country's economy.

The signing of this collaboration was carried out by the Deputy President Director of Finance and Strategic PT. Medikaloka Hermina, Yulisar Khiat, and Dr. Jusong Xia, Ph.D., President of International Business United Imaging Healthcare, in Bali on September 7, 2024.

"This collaboration allows Hermina Hospital to provide more optimal and specific cancer treatment services," said Yulisar Khiat in a media statement, Wednesday, September 11.

Meanwhile, the Hermina Hospital Medical Coach, dr. Adia Susanti, emphasized that Hermina Hospital is committed to providing plenary services for cancer patients through the adoption of advanced technology. With technology, the therapy given to patients will be more targeted," he added.

Seeing this development, the Chairperson of the Indonesian Molecular Teranostic Nuclear Medicine Association, dr. Yustia Tuti SpKN, appreciated this step and hoped that nuclear medical services could spread more evenly throughout Indonesia. "Currently, nuclear medical services are still concentrated in Jakarta and several major cities. Equitable distribution is very important so that access to this service can be enjoyed by the wider community," he explained.

Dr. Jusong Xia emphasized United Imaging Healthcare's dedication to strengthening Indonesia's Health service infrastructure, especially in the oncology sector. Dr. Xia also revealed, with medical devices already installed in more than 70 countries, the United Imaging Healthcare plans to build manufacturing facilities in Southeast Asia to provide better and more affordable services.

Our technology is here to address challenges in cancer services in Indonesia. With a population of nearly 280 million people, the need for diagnostic technology such as PET-CT Digital is very urgent, "said Dr. Xia.

The partnership of Hermina and United Imaging Hospitals is expected to be an important step in improving cancer health services in Indonesia, accelerating diagnosis, and ensuring more targeted care for patients.