N. Jakarta Mayor: Quality Health Services must Be Improved

North Jakarta Mayor, Ali Maulana Hakim says the quality of health services to the community continues to be improved.

Innovating and adapting in the health sector

According to him, the quality of health services is one of the main pillars of health development in North Jakarta. Hence, health quality convention activities are very necessary to fulfill the community's needs for quality health services.

"Innovating and adapting in the health sector is not only a necessity, but a must to answer the ever-evolving health challenges," he expressed, at Bahari Room, North Jakarta Mayor office, Thursday (9/5).

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In today's digital era, he explained, information technology, integrated health systems, and telemedicine have become an important part of providing better and more efficient health services.

Hence, this convention activity is a consistent program, as well as a momentum to build a healthy and intelligent young generation.

"Hopefully, it can strengthen our commitment to implementing innovations that have a positive impact on health services in hospitals and health centers," he explained.

North Jakarta Health Agency (Dinkes) Head, Lysbeth Regina Pandjaitan added the theme raised this year is "Improving the Quality of Public Health through National Program Innovation towards a Global City".

"The activity, which was attended by a team of innovators from six health centers, four regional hospitals, and one private hospital, took place from September 5 to 6, 2024," she explained.

He added this activity also aims to assess, appreciate, and motivate health facilities in Jakarta. It could also be a means of exchanging experiences and learning in developing productivity in the health sector, as well as encouraging sustainable innovation in health services.

"Tomorrow, there will be an announcement for Champion 1 to Champion 3. Hopefully, this event will run smoothly and be able to produce new, quality innovations in the health sector," he uttered.