Guided by numerous digital health blueprints, the health ministry wanted strong elements of responsible AI when developing cloud-centric generative AI solutions
Indonesia’s Ministry of Health (Kementerian Kesehatan) is on a mission to transform health services in the country. In addition to overseeing and driving six pillars of health transformation, the ministry aims to expand health services access for citizens.
The six pillars of health transformation are: primary service transformation; hospital referral service transformation; health resilience system transformation; health financing system transformation; health human resources transformation; and health technology transformation related to information technology and biotechnology.
In line with the government’s blueprint for digital health transformation and Digital Indonesia Vision 2045 initiative, the ministry aspires to be at the forefront of healthcare-specific generative AI (GenAI) innovations.
Said Setiaji, Chief, Digital Transformation Office (DTO), Kementerian Kesehatan: “We are committed to making healthcare information accessible for every individual, simplifying systems for health professionals so they can focus on patient care, and strengthening the healthcare ecosystem through responsible innovation. As we look to advance AI adoption, a balance between innovation and ethical considerations is crucial for success. By adhering to responsible AI principles and practices, we can ensure that we are harnessing the potential of AI while safeguarding societal well-being.”
By partnering with Google Cloud, the health ministry has been able to establish a safe and secure environment to test enterprise-grade and medically-tuned GenAI innovations, enabling the latter to be tailored to address the unique healthcare needs of Indonesians.
According to Fanly Tanto, Country Director (Indonesia), Google Cloud: “GenAI holds immense potential to transform healthcare, but choosing the right solutions is critical,” nothing his firm’s commitment to deliver powerful assistive capabilities, and to ensure that the technologies include proper protections for organizations, their users, and society.“Our collaboration with Kementerian Kesehatan is significant as it lays the foundation for the safe and secure growth of GenAI solutions in Indonesia’s healthcare sector, paving the way for on-demand access to health information and more informed diagnosis or treatment plans while maintaining the privacy and security of patient data.”
