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October 27, 2024 | 10:06 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Den Haag, Netherlands held the Indonesia Medical Wellness Tourism Promotion (IMWTP) for the first time. The event was held on October 25-26, 2024.
In collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, the event was organized to mark a significant step forward in the Indonesia-Netherlands relationship through innovative medical health tourism.
Indonesian Ambassador to Den Haag, Mayerfas, highlighted Indonesia's excellence in health tourism. He mentioned that Indonesia has rich biodiversity, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, and deeply rooted traditional medical practices, all of which have the potential to become a global medical health tourism center.
"Indonesia not only offers high-quality medical services but also a unique experience that combines modern healthcare with traditional therapies, set amidst the beauty of our natural landscape," Mayerfas said in his address, quoted from the official release of KBRI Den Haag, Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Sunarto, the Director of Health Services Governance at the Ministry of Health, emphasized the opportunities for international partnerships and the role of health tourism in promoting Indonesia's rich cultural heritage supported by advanced healthcare services.
In this regard, a representative from the Ministry of Tourism, Arya Galih Anindita, underscored the Indonesian government's commitment to developing health tourism as a key component of the economic and tourism strategy.
Dutch Health Architecture, which showcased the design of the Aspen Medical Hospital in Depok, West Java, highlighted the potential for Indonesia-Netherlands partnerships in developing world-class facilities in line with international standards.
Furthermore, a senior manager from AON, one of the leading international insurance companies in Europe, emphasized collaboration opportunities in the insurance sector for medical tourism. They presented the benefits of comprehensive health and wellness packages that provide convenience and comfort for international travelers.
The event, attended by various stakeholders from Indonesia and the Netherlands, aimed to introduce Indonesia's holistic health services to the Dutch market through business meeting sessions, product exhibitions, and various workshops.
Participants from Indonesia included the Bali Medical Tourism Association (BMTA), Prima Medika Hospital, Bali Royal Hospital, Bhakti Rahayu Hospital, Sada Jiwa Clinic, Unicare Medical Clinic, and the Sanur Special Economic Zone (SEZ). They represented the diverse potentials in the rapidly growing health and wellness sector of Indonesia.
Garuda Indonesia Amsterdam and several stakeholders related to health in the Netherlands, such as Kutus Kutus Property International (KKPI), Djamu Djamu, Blora Mustika BV, and Good Jamu, also participated in the exhibition and workshop program over the two-day event.
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