Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has expressed its commitment to supporting university-based research aimed at strengthening Indonesia’s national medical industry.

“Health research products can essentially be developed across various disciplines. Materials research in the aerospace or automotive sectors, for example, can be adapted to produce innovations relevant to medical needs,” said Director General of Research and Development at the ministry, Fauzan Adziman, in a statement here on Thursday.

He noted that this support is being provided because the interconnectedness of science and technology creates broad opportunities for innovation.

“The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has prepared strategic programs and funding schemes to strengthen the science and technology ecosystem, particularly in the health sector, which has a tangible impact on society,” he added.

Adziman underlined that developing human resources remains a key factor in building a competitive and sustainable national health industry.

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Meanwhile, Director of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Resilience at the Ministry of Health, Jeffri Ardiyanto, emphasized the importance of strategic implementation in efforts to transform the health sector.

“One important strategy in strengthening the health security system is to enhance the resilience of the pharmaceutical and medical device sector, including vaccines, medicines, and medical equipment, both in terms of quantity and quality,” he said.

Addressing the broader challenge, University of Indonesia Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Prof. Hamdi Muluk, highlighted a shift in societal expectations.

“Modern society increasingly demands personalized solutions,” he remarked.

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