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President Joko Widodo in Denpasar, Bali on Monday laid the first stone of construction of Bali international hospital. In his remarks, President Joko Widodo hopes that Bali will become a health tourism destination. He also hopes if Bali International Hospital starts operating, there will not be another Indonesian who would look for treatment abroad, since health services in the country are complete enough.

He further stated that every year, some 2 million Indonesians seek health treatment in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, USA, and other countries. Therefore, the president said, Indonesia lost Rp 97 trillion potential.

On the same occasion, Minister of State-owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir said that the international standard hospital project will finish in May 2023. He explained that the hospital construction uses the state-owned enterprises’ fund and a government bank.

Minister Erick Thohir further remarked that his side is attempting to consolidate hospitals to have a high service standard. This international hospital will also help Bali through health tourism.