Health Situation of the Republic of Indonesia
- VernacularTitle:インドネシア共和国の保健医療の現状
- Author:
Yuriko Egami
;
Takashi Yasukawa
;
Mitsue Hirota
;
Eijiro Murakoshi
;
Kazuhiro Kakimoto
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Indonesia;
Health Policy;
Health System;
Data collection;
Health Indicators
- From:Journal of International Health
2012;27(2):171-181
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
Introduction
The economic situation of the Republic of Indonesia has been good with 6% economic growth in 2010. The health provision was affected by the decentralization after 2001, which has caused the prominent diversity in health condition. The health system and health situation in Indonesia are overviewed.
Health situation
The health indicators of Indonesia have been improving in general though maternal and child health (MCH) indicators are still not good enough compared to the surrounding ASEAN countries. The health budget has been increasing though up to 2% of GDP. The efforts by the Government have increased the number of health facilities as well as health workforce through it is yet to be improved. The Public Health Security Fund has extended its coverage with the target of universal health coverage. The health strategic plan 2010-2014 shows us the master plan of health development, whose vision is to encourage autonomous efforts by the community for health and the equity of health.
Conclusions
Indonesia is now on the epidemiological and populational transition with double burden of diseases. With the target of universal health coverage, it is urgent need to enhance the health service provision with development of health workforce in order to meet the demand along with enhancement of the health insurance coverage.
