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Indonesia to tackle unhealthy practices in health sector

Indonesia to Tackle Unhealthy Practices in Health Sector February 13th, 2017 In a bid to eradicate unfair business practices in the health sector, which drives up health costs, and to provide affordable quality healthcare services, the Health Ministry has joined hands with the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU). One of the challenges faced by the…
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Foreign Investment in Indonesia’s Pharmaceutical Industry

Foreign Investment in Indonesia's Pharmaceutical Industry September 30th, 2016 Foreign pharmaceutical companies have already invested more than USD $1 billion in Indonesia over the past couple of years. These investments involves 34 companies that are all members of the International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group (IPMG). Parulian Simanjuntak, IPMG Executive Director, informed that these investments have been…
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Indonesia’s Health Care Industry is on the Rise

Indonesia's Health Care Industry is On the Rise September 27th, 2016 Healthcare card: Health insurance firm PT Askes’ director Sri Endang Tidarwati shows a health insurance card in Jakarta, in this file photo. The BPJS Kesehatan (Healthcare and Social Security Agency) scheme became effective on Jan. 1, 2014. (JP/-) Data from WHO Global Health Expenditure Database…
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