Jakarta, 12 December 2023 - Siemens Healthineers as the world's leading medical technology company, today, Tuesday (12/12) is proud to announce a strategic collaboration by signing a cooperation agreement with Dharmais Cancer Hospital, Dr. Hasan Sadikin, RSPON Prof. Dr. Dr. Mahar Mardjono (Brain Center Hospital), and Harapan Kita National Cardiovascular Center Hospital, witnessed by the Ministry of Health of Republic Indonesia. This collaborative effort reflects a shared commitment to advancing health services in Indonesia through knowledge exchange, skills improvement and technological innovation in the health services sector.
Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia said, "I want the wider community to get the medical equipment they need and be accompanied by human resources who can operate these equipment. We have produced many innovations in the health sector and will continue to develop, but these developments require more time and strong commitment. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for in-depth exploration and progress in health services. Assistance and contributions from healthcare companies such as Siemens Healthineers will help significantly in achieving these objectives.”
This strategic collaboration will encourage strong collaboration with leading hospitals in Indonesia for three years, with a focus on three main areas of research and skills:
1. Theranostics practice in Nuclear Medicine with Dharmais Jakarta Cancer Center Hospital and Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung.
The practice of theranostics, which is the integration of diagnostic testing and targeted therapy, has emerged as an important approach in providing personalized and effective healthcare solutions. Partnering with Dharmais Cancer Center Hospital, and Dr. Hasan Sadikin, Siemens Healthineers seeks to develop educational partnerships and a theranostics research center in Nuclear Medicine. This collaboration will not only increase medical equipment capabilities, but also focus on increasing capacity and exchanging knowledge to support the growth of Nuclear Medicine in Indonesia.
Dr. R. Soeko Werdi Nindito D., MARS, Director of Dharmais Cancer Hospital said, “We are very happy with the educational component of this collaboration. Through special training programs and workshops, healthcare professionals at Dharmais Cancer Hospital will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and skills in the field of theranostics.”
Dr. Dr. Jimmy Panelewen, Sp.B-KBD, Director of Hasan Sadikin Hospital added, "This collaboration will not only benefit our internal team but will also contribute to improving the overall standards of health practitioners in Indonesia."
2. Digital Twin concept with Harapan Kita National Cardiovascular Center Hospital, Jakarta.
Siemens Healthineers collaboration with Harapan Kita National Cardiovascular Center Hospital focuses on the "Digital Twin" concept. This visionary concept aims to create patient replicas for early detection, personalized treatment planning, risk prediction and scenario simulation. By taking a multidisciplinary approach consisting of clinical and technical experts, Siemens Healthineers seeks to better understand cardiovascular disease specifically in Indonesia and identify a Digital Twins approach that has high clinical utility.
“In alignment between innovation and healthcare excellence, Harapan Kita Cardiovascular Center Hospital's partnership with Siemens Healthineers will set the stage for transformative progress. Together we are redefining the future of cardiovascular care through the expertise of the Digital Twins concept, where cutting-edge technology and compassionate expertise combine to form a symphony of health, echoing the heartbeat towards a brighter, healthier future.” said Dr. Dr. Iwan Dakota SpJP (K), Director of the National Cardiovascular Center at Harapan Kita Hospital.
3. Mobile Stroke unit with Prof. National Brain Center Hospital. Dr. Dr. Mahar Mardjono (RSPON), Jakarta.
Responding to urgent problems in stroke care in Indonesia, Siemens Healthineers will collaborate with the Prof. National Brain Center Hospital. Dr. Dr. Mahar Mardjono (RSPON) to develop the Mobile Stroke unit. With less than 1% of Indonesia's population having access to specialized stroke care, this mobile stroke equipped with diagnostic CT will provide pre-hospital stroke care at a crucial time. In addition, One Stop Stroke Solution.
(OSSS) will be built to reduce door-to-reperfusion time and ensure rapid and effective treatment for stroke patients. “In an effort to advance neurological services, the partnership between Siemens Healthineers and the National Brain Center Hospital Prof. Dr. Mahar Mardjono, marked the first step in fighting stroke at an unprecedented pace. Together, we are mobilizing innovation through a dedicated Mobile Stroke Unit, redefining the golden age and promising rapid intervention at every corner of stroke care.” Dr. said Adin Nulkhasanah, Sp.S, MARS, Director of RSPON Prof. Dr. Dr. Mahar Mardjono.
The main components of the collaboration will include:
1. Educational Workshops and Training Programs:
Siemens Healthineers, will collaborate with the Ministry of Health, and four hospitals in Indonesia to design and implement specialized educational workshops and training programs. These initiatives will empower health professionals with the latest knowledge and skills needed to provide transformative health services.
2. Research and Development Initiatives:
This partnership will facilitate joint research and development projects, fostering collaboration between Siemens Healthineers and healthcare professionals from each hospital. This collaborative research aims to encourage innovation and contribute to evolution in Indonesia's healthcare landscape.
“We are very enthusiastic about the potential of this collaboration for the health care landscape in Indonesia. By combining our strengths, this collaboration aims to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to deliver enhanced healthcare capabilities and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.” said Alfred Fahringer, Country Head of Siemens Healthineers Indonesia.
This innovative collaboration marks an important moment, as we embark on a journey to redefine healthcare solutions in providing precise, personalized and effective healthcare solutions for the benefit of the Indonesian people.
About Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthineers AG (listed in Frankfurt, Germany: SHL) pioneers breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. As a leading medical technology company headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, Siemens Healthineers and its regional companies are continuously developing their product and service portfolio, with AI-supported applications and digital offerings that play an increasingly important role in the next generation of medical technology. These new applications will enhance the company’s foundation in in-vitro diagnostics, image-guided therapy, in-vivo diagnostics, and innovative cancer care. Siemens Healthineers also provides a range of services and solutions to enhance healthcare providers’ ability to provide high-quality, efficient care. In fiscal 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, Siemens Healthineers, which has approximately 69,500 employees worldwide, generated revenue of around €21.7 billion and adjusted EBIT of almost €3.7 billion. Further information is available at www.siemens-healthineers.com.
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