Saturday, November 23, 2024 Indonesia’s Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, has emphasized Bali’s emerging role as a global destination for medical tourism. During his visit to Bali International Hospital (BIH) in Sanur’s Special Economic Zone for Health, Thohir shared his vision for the island to become a premier healthcare destination, equipped with world-class medical facilities to meet the growing demand for healthcare services both domestically and internationally. Thohir, who has been at the forefront of the country’s push for greater integration of healthcare and tourism, highlighted the annual trend of Indonesians traveling abroad for medical treatment.
Each year, approximately 2 million Indonesians spend upwards of IDR 90 trillion on medical services abroad. This, Thohir noted, presents a significant opportunity for Indonesia to meet these healthcare needs domestically, reducing the financial outflow and encouraging local spending. Bali International Hospital: A Leap Towards Excellence in Medical Tourism Bali International Hospital (BIH), a key part of the government’s efforts to boost medical tourism in Bali, is nearing completion and is set to begin operations in March 2025.
Designed to cater to both local residents and international visitors, BIH will be a modern healthcare facility, featuring 255 beds and advanced medical services across various specialties. Among the hospital’s core features will be Centers of Excellence in fields such.