On 4 April 2019 nearly 300 experts
from the Government of Indonesia, academia, professional associations, civil
society and development agencies gathered in Jakarta for the dissemination of
the Health Sector Review (HSR) 2018 report.
In the presence of these key
stakeholders, Dr. Ir.
Subandi M.Sc., Deputy of Human Development, Society and Culture, at
the Indonesia Ministry of Planning [Bappenas] launched the HSR 2018 report.
UNICEF Indonesia’s Country
Representative, Ms Debora Comini, made opening remarks on behalf of the
development partners.
The HSR reviews progress in the health
sector and makes recommendations regarding policies and programs for the coming
five years and beyond. UNICEF hosted the secretariat for the review and led
inputs from development partners.
The consultation process spanned 18
months – engaging 12 line ministries, 80 government institutions, professional
organizations, academics, experts and resource persons.
Under
the Government of Indonesia’s stewardship, the HSR will help facilitate the
country’s continued leadership towards Universal Health Coverage and the
Sustainable Development Goal agenda.