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South Kalimantan to Build Integrated Heart and Nuclear Medicine Services at Ansari Saleh Hospital

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Kalimantan Province is developing integrated heart and nuclear medicine services at RSUD Ansari Saleh hospital.
  • The project aims to strengthen referral health services and reduce the need for patients to seek treatment outside the region.
  • The facilities are expected to be operational by the end of 2028, with construction starting in 2027.

The provincial government of South Kalimantan (Kalsel) is preparing to build integrated heart and nuclear medicine services at the dr. H. Moch. Ansari Saleh Regional General Hospital (RSUD) in Banjarmasin. This initiative aims to bolster the region's referral health services and decrease the reliance on medical treatment outside the province.

The construction of this facility will also be equipped with various supporting facilities, including accommodation for patients and families during treatment.

— MuhidinDescribing the planned amenities for the new healthcare facilities.

Governor Muhidin recently inspected a one-hectare site designated for the construction of a Nuclear Medicine Service Building and an Integrated Heart Service Center. These facilities are part of a broader plan to enhance the province's healthcare infrastructure. Muhidin highlighted the importance of nuclear medicine for detailed and accurate disease diagnosis, noting it will complement the hospital's existing high-tech CT scan capabilities. The project also includes provisions for patient and family accommodation during treatment.

Construction is slated to begin in 2027, with the facilities targeted for operation by the end of 2028, provided all stages proceed as planned. Governor Muhidin stated that these services will be accessible to all residents, including BPJS participants, general patients, and those using other financing schemes. The provincial government is committed to ensuring comprehensive healthcare services are available locally.

The service will later be open to all communities, both BPJS participants, general patients, and other financing schemes. The provincial government wants to ensure residents receive more complete health services without having to be referred out of the region.

— MuhidinEmphasizing the accessibility of the new healthcare services.

RSUD dr. H. Moch. Ansari Saleh Director dr. Tabiun Huda described the development as a strategic move to elevate South Kalimantan's referral service capacity. The focus will be on diagnosing diseases using nuclear medicine technology and providing integrated heart disease management. The hospital has qualified personnel ready to operate the new services, with the immediate need being the acquisition of medical equipment and supporting infrastructure. Huda expressed hope for the project's swift realization to prevent residents from seeking specialized care elsewhere.

We hope the construction will be realized soon so that the people of South Kalimantan no longer have to be referred out of the region to obtain nuclear medicine services or integrated heart services, as well as expanding access to modern and quality health services.

— dr. Tabiun HudaExpressing the goal of the new healthcare facilities.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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