This was highlighted during the two parties' meeting in Jakarta on Thursday.
In a statement on Friday, Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto expressed his appreciation for Harvard Medical School's commitment to building partnerships with Indonesian institutions.
"We hope this collaboration will grow through various joint programs, ranging from academic exchanges and human resource capacity building to collaborative research that delivers a tangible impact on society," he remarked.
Yuliarto emphasized that Indonesia has significant potential in health research, particularly regarding tropical diseases and the strengthening of primary healthcare services.
He underscored that global collaboration is vital for strengthening a higher education, science, and technology ecosystem that remains relevant to public needs.
In this regard, the partnership between Indonesian universities and global institutions like Harvard Medical School is expected to create opportunities for innovation and enhance the quality of medical education in Indonesia.
During the meeting, Dean for Research Initiatives and Global Programs at Harvard Medical School, David Golan, expressed his commitment to bolstering cooperation in education, research, and the development of community-based primary healthcare services.
He asserted that Harvard Medical School welcomes students, academics, and researchers from across the globe to participate in its training and exchange programs in education and research.
Beyond joint research and academic exchanges, both parties discussed strengthening researcher capacity, developing joint scientific publications, hosting academic workshops, and creating community-based primary healthcare models that are more accessible to the public.
Both sides also highlighted the importance of data-driven research and the need to develop health human resources in Indonesia. This includes enhancing the education of doctors and primary healthcare workers to ensure they are more adaptive to community needs.
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Editor: Azis Kurmala
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