The Government of Indonesia has announced a national initiative to increase the number of general practitioners (GPs) to 60,000 by 2029, as part of its broader strategy to improve access to healthcare and strengthen the country’s medical workforce. This is reported by
ANTARA.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and medical faculty leaders, will establish a dedicated task force to accelerate this effort. The initiative follows a directive from President Prabowo Subianto to address the country’s doctor-to-population ratio by expanding medical education and training.

Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto confirmed that the task force is expected to be launched imminently. The government is also working to produce an additional 4,500 specialist doctors through a mentoring system that will involve both regional and national hospitals.

To support this expansion, the ministry has engaged with regional authorities across Indonesia to provide scholarships for local students to study medicine. The move is intended to ensure equitable access to healthcare across all provinces, particularly in underserved and remote areas.

This comprehensive effort aims to improve the quality and reach of healthcare services nationwide by ensuring that medical education infrastructure, human resources, and institutional support are scaled up effectively, the source claims.

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