Jakarta Pushes for World-Class Neurosurgery Facilities
Reported by Fakhrizal Fakhri | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta government is backing the expansion of neurosurgical care by upgrading medical facilities and deepening ties with healthcare specialists—aiming to raise service standards and broaden public access to world-class treatment.
We are ready to give our full backing to make this happen
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said Jakarta welcomes collaboration with the Indonesian Society of Neurological Surgeons (PERSPEBSI) and the Indonesian Neurosurgical Pain Society (INPS) to equip hospitals with essential neurosurgical support infrastructure.
"We are ready to give our full backing to make this happen," Pramono expressed, at the opening of The 3rd Jakarta International Neurosurgery Forum (JINeF) 2026 and The 6th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Indonesian Neurosurgical Pain Society (INPS) in Jakarta, Friday (11/13).
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He highlighted that Jakarta currently operates 31 public hospitals, 44 main community health centers (puskesmas), and 292 sub-health centers, backed by the mobile White Troops (Pasukan Putih) team providing direct care for seniors, persons with disabilities, and underprivileged households.
On the infrastructure front, the city is preparing to build Royal Batavia Hospital in Cakung while advancing the development of Sumber Waras Hospital into an international-standard facility.
"Whatever equipment or facilities are needed, we can sit down with our Assistant for Public Welfare, Mr. Ali, to map it out. Whatever Jakarta can provide, we'll be more than happy to step up," he added.
Meanwhile, PERSPEBSI Jakarta Chairman Dr. Yudi Yuwono Wiwoho noted that Jakarta is well-positioned to become Southeast Asia’s premier hub for healthcare services, medical education, research, and innovation—especially in neurosurgery.
He emphasized that building a thriving medical ecosystem takes close synergy across government agencies, universities, hospitals, professional associations, and industry stakeholders to elevate referral hospitals, specialist training, research, and health-tech adoption.
"PERSPEBSI Jakarta stands ready to be a strategic partner for the Jakarta Government in turning this vision into reality," he explained.
He emphasized that safe, world-class neurosurgical care must be within reach for patients across Indonesia.
Hosting JINeF alongside the INPS Annual Scientific Meeting, he noted, creates a vital space for knowledge sharing and stronger ties among neurosurgical specialists—drawing around 300 participants from home and abroad for workshops and symposiums.
"Through this forum, Jakarta isn't just hosting an international scientific meeting—it's becoming a birthplace for medical ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs that make a real difference for people," he concluded.
