JAKARTA - Equal access to health services is still a major challenge in the archipelago and wide districts in Indonesia. In response to this challenge, the Banggai Regency Government, Central Sulawesi, made a real breakthrough by inaugurating the Dr. Abdul Chalik Masulili Pagimana Hospital, a Type D hospital which is projected to become the backbone of public health in the Pagimana area and its surroundings.
This inauguration is not just a ribbon-cutting ceremony, but part of the vision of the Regent of Banggai, Amirudin Tamoreka, in providing quality, affordable, and - most importantly - close to the community medical services.
Medical Expansion: From Pagimana to Toili to "Bird Head"
Quoted from ANTARA, Regent Amirudin emphasized that the Type D Hospital in Pagimana was only the beginning. The local government has mapped several other strategic points to get similar facilities.
"This Tipe D hospital in Pagimana will also be built in several other areas, including in Toili whose land is ready, then in the 'Head of Bird' area," said Amirudin Tamoreka.
Not only stopping at Type D, the Banggai Regency Government also has an ambitious target to increase the class of these hospitals to Type C. This will be done gradually by strengthening facilities, infrastructure, health equipment, and improving the competence of medical human resources (HR).
The Philosophy Behind the Name of Dr. Abdul Chalik Masulili
There is a deep meaning behind the naming of this hospital. The name of dr. Abdul Chalik Masulili was chosen to honor the figure of a doctor who dedicated his life to the health of the Banggai people.
Hospital Director, Anita Anggraeny, said that the name was a moral burden and also an encouragement for all staff. "His dedication will be the main foundation in providing health services at this hospital," he said.
Specialist Facilities for the Community Although it has a Type D status, the RS dr. Abdul Chalik Masulili Pagimana is not playing around when it comes to service readiness. This facility is ready to operate with:
24-hour Emergency Service (UGD).
Outpatient services through the Polyclinic.
Specialist Medical Staff: Including internal medicine specialists and obstetrics and gynecology specialists (Obgyn).
Healthy Gate: More than Just a Building
This step is an implementation of the regional strategic plan known as the Healthy Gateway (Banggai Healthy Movement). One of its main points is the initiation of hospitals in four priority areas to reduce the distance residents travel to health facilities.
The regent advised that the magnificent building and complete facilities be accompanied by the hospitality of health workers. He asked all nurses and doctors to work with all their hearts, quickly, and responsibly.
"Sincere dedication and improvement of human resources quality are the keys to creating reliable and competitive health workers," concluded the Regent.
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