Primaya Hospital Tangerang Launches Integrated Thalasemia Service

Primaya Hospital Tangerang Launches Integrated Thalasemia Service (Doc. Primaya Hospital)

JAKARTA According to data from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, there are more than 10,000 Thalasemia patients in Indonesia, with about 3 to 10 percent of the population being carriers of character (carriers). In the Banten region, including Tangerang, the number of Thalasemia cases continues to increase every year. This condition encourages Primaya Hospital to provide an integrated service center that is able to provide long-term treatments with a multidisciplinary approach and qualified technology.

As a tangible manifestation of the commitment to provide safe and reliable health services by prioritizing clinical excellence and sincerity, Primaya Hospital Tangerang officially launched the Integrated Thalasemia Service. The presence of this service marks the hospital's strategic steps in expanding access and improving the quality of handling genetic and chronic diseases in the Banten area and its surroundings.

With the presence of this service, Primaya Hospital Tangerang helped strengthen the row of Thalasemia referral hospitals in the Banten area, as well as complement the network of children's hematology services integrated into the Primaya Hospital Group.

"We understand that Thalasemia is not just a medical illness, but a long journey that requires comprehensive support. Through this service, Primaya Hospital Tangerang is present as a friend for patients and families, provides integrated care with heart, and is enthusiastic to help them live a more quality life," said dr. Jocelyn Adrianto, MARS, FISQua, Director of Cluster Jakarta & Banten, Primaya Hospital.

The Thalasemia service at Primaya Hospital Tangerang combines clinical excellence and modern facilities through multidisciplinary collaboration between pediatricians consultant hematology-oncology, internal medicine doctors, and support from laboratory and pharmaceutical teams. This approach ensures safe, effective, and sustainable therapy, in accordance with patient safety standards that are Primaya Hospital's top priority.

Some of the leading facilities in this service include:

· Laboratory of hematology complete with regular monitoring;

· Periodic blood transfusion services under the supervision of specialist doctors;

· Friendly and comfortable treatment rooms for children and adults.

Not only focusing on medical aspects, Primaya Hospital Tangerang also provides educational programs for patients' families and psychological counseling services to help patients and families adapt to chronic conditions. This education also includes the importance of columnar screening and genetic examination as an early preventive measure, in line with Primaya's commitment to building public awareness of family health.

The launch of the Thalasemia Service at Primaya Hospital Tangerang was also attended by the Head of the Banten Provincial Health Office, representatives of the Primaya Hospital Group, Assistant for Government and People's Welfare of Tangerang City and the Indonesian Thalasemia community. This event was filled with the opening ceremony of Thalasemia's room, educational presentation of the importance of early detection, and talk shows with representatives of the Thalasemia community.

We want to ensure that every Thalasemia patient in Banten gets proper, easy to reach, and is given with sincerity. With the support of various parties, we hope this service can help more families live a healthier and more productive life. In the future, we will also continue to collaborate with the Thalasemia community and the Health Office to expand public education and screening," explained dr. Princess Syam, B. Med, Sc., MARS., MM, Director of Primaya Hospital Tangerang.

This step is in line with the Primaya Hospital Group (PT Famon Awal Bros Sedaya Tbk; IDX: PRAY) mission to build a sustainable and equitable health ecosystem for the entire community.

Previously, Thalasemia services were available at Primaya Hospital Bekasi Barat, Primaya Hospital Karawang, and Primaya Evasari Hospital. Now, with the presence of Thalasemia services at Primaya Hospital Tangerang, it further confirms Primaya Hospital Group's commitment as a trusted health solution that presents inclusive, modern and sincerity services," concluded dr. Jocelyn.