Supporting National Independence, Government Implements Digital Transformation In The Health Industry

Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto/DOK VIA ANTARA

JAKARTA - As well as advancing Indonesia's competitiveness in the industrial sector, the government is also pushing for digital transformation to support the development of the health industry.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the transformation could play a role in facilitating the distribution process, strengthening health networks, streamlining administrative processes, and supporting more effective and efficient performance.

"The health industry, including the pharmaceutical industry, is one of the sectors that is highly prioritized, especially in the current pandemic conditions," said Airlangga in his statement, Sunday, January 16.

Based on data from the Ministry of Health, until 2021, Indonesia has 241 pharmaceutical manufacturing industries, 17 pharmaceutical raw material industries, 132 traditional health industries, and 18 natural extraction product industries.

These various industries have exported pharmaceutical products and medical devices to various countries in the world, including the United States, Britain, Vietnam, the Netherlands, Singapore, and South Korea.

"The government has compiled a Road Map with the aim of increasing the production of high-tech raw materials," said Coordinating Minister Airlangga.

The government has also encouraged the emergence of research and innovation through Productive Innovative Research Funding managed by LPDP for academics, as well as providing Super Deduction Tax incentives for technopreneurs who carry out R&D activities.

These various policies can be used so that the national industrial sector can produce innovations created by Industrial Engineering engineers.

The long-term goal of this effort is to achieve the independence of the health industry so that it is able to meet domestic needs and reduce dependence on imported materials.

"By continuing to improve technical, managerial, communication skills, and enriching skill-sets, I believe that Industrial Engineering Engineers will be able to compete globally and make a big contribution to the nation," concluded Coordinating Minister Airlangga.