Tuesday, 26 May 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM – The Provincial Government of North Sumatra and PT An-Nisa Utama have strengthened their collaboration to develop a modern, high-quality healthcare system for the public. The partnership focuses on improving medical human resources and transforming hospital services across the region.
A high-level meeting between Governor Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution and PT An-Nisa Utama Director Muhammad Arif Nasution was held at the governor's office in Medan. The meeting was attended by representatives of hospitals, regional state-owned enterprises (BUMDs), and local government officials.The governor reiterated that healthcare remains one of the top priorities of the provincial administration, particularly through the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), which aims to ensure free access to medical services for all citizens.
Read Also:He noted that the UHC program, initially planned for a two-year rollout, has been significantly accelerated and is now implemented across all hospitals in the province.
International Hospital Standards Expansion
Read Also:The governor also acknowledged ongoing public concerns regarding the quality of hospital services. In response, the provincial government is accelerating the development of international-standard hospitals, including facilities serving BPJS Kesehatan patients.
The initiative involves multiple stakeholders, including PT Dirga Surya, PT Pembangunan Prasarana Sumatera Utara (PPSU), RS Haji Medan, RS An-Nisa, and PT Bank Sumut.
Read Also:Strengthening Medical Human Resources
Under the cooperation scheme (KSO), PT Dirga Surya provides infrastructure support, RS An-Nisa serves as the healthcare operator, while RS Haji Medan is responsible for governance, quality assurance, and long-term hospital development.
Head of the North Sumatra Health Office, Faisal Hasrimi, described RS An-Nisa as a key accelerator in the transformation of the regional healthcare system.He emphasized that the partnership is not a form of hospital takeover, but rather a collaborative model designed to speed up transformation through operational synergy.
Read Also:PT An-Nisa Utama Director Muhammad Arif Nasution welcomed the initiative, noting that RS An-Nisa has grown significantly since its establishment in 1990—from a small maternity clinic with 12 staff members to a modern hospital serving BPJS patients since 2016.
The hospital also actively conducts training and capacity-building programs for healthcare workers across Indonesia, from Aceh to Papua.
RS An-Nisa reaffirmed its commitment to supporting healthcare improvements in North Sumatra through strategic collaboration with the provincial government. (IDNC)REPORTER: Darmailawati | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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