Indonesia studies provincial hospital for Highland Papua

Wamena, Highland Papua (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Health is conducting a feasibility study for the construction of a provincial hospital in Wamena, Jayawijaya District, Highland Papua, as part of efforts to improve healthcare services in the region.

Director of Clinical Services at the ministry, Obrin Parulian, said on Saturday that the planned Highland Papua Provincial Hospital is one of the ministry's priorities to strengthen healthcare services in the province.

"The Highland Papua Provincial Hospital is part of our efforts to improve the equitable distribution of healthcare services across Indonesia. We are currently conducting feasibility studies for the project," he said.

Parulian explained that Highland Papua Province does not yet have a provincial hospital capable of serving residents from its eight districts.

"Existing hospitals in Highland Papua are owned and managed by the district governments. Therefore, a provincial hospital is needed to handle cases that cannot be treated at the district level," he said.

According to him, hospitals in the eight districts are able to manage only around 70 to 75 percent of medical cases, while more complex conditions require advanced treatment.

"To provide comprehensive healthcare services and treat the remaining 20 to 25 percent of advanced medical cases, a provincial hospital is essential. It will require better medical facilities and stronger support from specialist healthcare professionals," he said.

Parulian added that the ministry will conduct the study in collaboration with the Highland Papua Provincial Government and the Jayawijaya District Government.

"Close coordination with the local governments is crucial to ensure that the hospital can be managed effectively once construction is completed," he said.

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