Deputy Minister of Health Promotes Domestic Vaccine Innovation for National Health Resilience
The Deputy Minister of Health (Wamenkes) of the Republic of Indonesia, Benny, recently expressed full support for efforts to accelerate vaccine innovation developed by educational institutions in Indonesia. This step is taken as part of the government's strategy to strengthen national health independence.
According to Deputy Minister Benny, dependence on foreign products must be reduced gradually. He emphasized that self-reliance in producing medicines and vaccines is a crucial pillar in maintaining national resilience in the health sector. With domestic innovation, Indonesia is expected to be able to respond to disease threats more quickly and efficiently.
In his statement, the Deputy Minister encouraged universities to become centers for research and health technology development. The government is committed to facilitating local researchers and scientists so that their work can soon be mass-produced and utilized by the wider community.
In addition to improving public health quality, this initiative is also expected to spur the growth of the pharmaceutical industry in Indonesia. With strong research support from universities, Indonesia has the potential to become a country that is self-sufficient in providing vaccine needs for its own citizens.
In closing, the government hopes that the collaboration between academics, industry, and the government can continue to run well. The main focus at this time is to ensure that every vaccine innovation born from the work of the nation's children meets the safety and effectiveness standards established internationally.