Health Minister visits health centres in Jakarta

Minister of Health Dr. Abdulla Khaleel has visited health centres in Jakarta, Indonesia. The health minister is on an official visit to Indonesia to participate in the 12th High-Level Officials Meeting (HLOM) of the Asia Pacific Regional Forum on Health and Environment (APRFHE) as the Head of the Delegation of the Maldives. 
 
During his visit, Minister Dr Khaleel visited Indonesia's biggest public tertiary hospital, Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central Public Hospital. The minister held discussions with the hospital's management about the hospital's digital health, health information management, the treatment provided for the elderly, and the treatment of patients utilising modern technology. Moreover, he is scheduled to discuss with experts in the field and visit healthcare facilities. 
 
The APRFHE forum aims to encourage member states to implement the National Environmental Health Action Plan. The health ministry stated that this forum gives the Maldives an opportunity to gain technical expertise and resources, contributing to developing sustainable and cost-effective healthcare and environmental policies. It further affirmed that Maldivian delegations would collaborate with delegations from other countries within the region to address the shared concerns.