- Both sides to test AI innovations to meet Indonesians’ health needs
- Aims to make healthcare information accessible to individuals and simplify systems for healthcare professionals
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The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Kementerian Kesehatan) announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to support the development of healthcare-specific generative AI innovations. This collaboration aligns with the goals outlined in the Indonesian government’s plan for digital health transformation and the Digital Indonesia Vision 2045 initiative.
Building on their collaboration since 2022, Google Cloud has established a safe and secure environment to test its enterprise-grade and medically optimized AI innovations. This helps tailor these innovations to meet the unique healthcare needs of Indonesians.
Setiaji, head of Kementerian Kesehatan’s digital transformation office, said the organization is committed to making healthcare information accessible to every individual and simplifying systems for healthcare professionals. This allows them to focus on patient care and strengthening the healthcare ecosystem through responsible innovation.
“As we seek to advance AI adoption, a balance between innovation and ethical considerations is crucial for success. By adhering to responsible AI principles and practices, we can ensure that we harness the potential of AI while safeguarding the well-being of society. We thank Google Cloud for providing a safe testing environment for its healthcare AI innovations, and we look forward to exploring additional applications of this technology to enable healthier, healthier lives. more fulfilling throughout Indonesia.
This latest collaboration is part of Kementerian Kesehatan’s goal to improve healthcare access, experiences and outcomes for every individual in Indonesia. It complements ongoing efforts with Google Cloud to improve processes in Indonesia’s healthcare sector.
“Generation AI holds immense potential to transform healthcare, but choosing the right solutions is critical,” said Fanly Tanto, Country Director for Indonesia at Google Cloud. “When Google Cloud brings new advances in AI to our products, our commitment is twofold: to provide powerful support capabilities and to ensure that our technologies include appropriate protections for organizations, their users and society. Our collaboration with Kementerian Kesehatan is important as it lays the foundation for the safe and secure growth of generational AI solutions in the Indonesian healthcare sector, paving the way for on-demand access to health information and more informed diagnosis or treatment plans while preserving the confidentiality and security of patient data.
Fanly Tanto, Country Director for Indonesia at Google Cloud, highlighted the immense potential of the AI generation to transform healthcare. He highlighted the importance of choosing the right solutions and Google Cloud’s commitment to providing powerful support capabilities while ensuring adequate protection for organizations, users and society.
“This collaboration with Kementerian Kesehatan lays the foundation for the safe and secure growth of Gen AI solutions in the Indonesian healthcare sector, enabling on-demand access to health information and more informed diagnoses or treatment plans while preserving the confidentiality and security of patient data. ” he said.
