JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) will distribute health equipment assistance for the Pringadi Medan General Hospital (RSUD).
This was conveyed by Deputy Mayor of Medan Zakyuddin Harahap after meeting with Deputy Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Dr. Benyamin Paulus Octavianus in Jakarta, Tuesday.
"We are grateful to the Ministry of Health for the support provided," said Zakyuddin as quoted by ANTARA.
He explained that the Ministry of Health would help a number of medical equipment, including cathlabs, CT scans, and immunohistochemistry devices to support the hospital services in the area.
According to Zakyuddin, the health equipment aid is scheduled to arrive in February 2026 and will be immediately utilized for health service operations.
"In February, health equipment will arrive and be used immediately to support services," he said.
Zakyuddin emphasized that the Medan City Government is committed to improving the quality of health services, especially at the Dr. Pringadi Hospital, through the strengthening of facilities, the improvement of human resources, and the improvement of the service system.
"This health equipment support is in line with the development and development plan of the Pringadi Dr. RSUD. With complete medical facilities and equipment, we hope that this hospital can become an increasingly qualified reference in North Sumatra," he said.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Benyamin Paulus Octavianus emphasized the importance of the role of local governments in strengthening health services.
"Hospitals must continue to improve. Their management and services need to be streamlined, so that there is not too many employees, but also not too few," said Benyamin.
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