The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) of the Republic of Indonesia has officially partnered with The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific Commission to finalize the direction of the national health transformation. This collaboration aims to formulate long-term, evidence-based policy recommendations that are crucial for Indonesia's preparation to face a century of independence in 2045.
The launch of the commission, which took place at the J. Leimena Auditorium in Jakarta, marks a new milestone in the country's medical world. For the first time, a commission under the auspices of the world's prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, is led directly by Indonesian scientists. This step reflects that the national research ecosystem has now reached a level of maturity that is globally recognized.
Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin emphasized that the development of superior human resources is the main instrument to avoid the middle-income trap. According to him, the utilization of the demographic bonus in 2030–2035 can only be optimized if the community has prime health quality, from the prenatal phase to the elderly.
Dr. Sandersan Onie, as the Founding Co-Chair of the Lancet Regional Health Commission, emphasized that the main focus of this initiative is to ensure quality health access reaches people in remote and marginalized areas. This commission will document the reality of health in the regions to be recognized in global standards, while at the same time establishing fairer health guidelines.
On the other hand, the Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Regional Health, Dr. Jie Cai, expressed appreciation for Indonesia's independence in designing its own health policies. Through synergy between national expertise and international perspectives, this commission is expected to generate inclusive strategic recommendations to strengthen the six pillars of health transformation that the government has launched in the 2025–2029 RPJMN.
