Health service initiatives launched in Riau and Selayar

In the Kepulauan Meranti Regency, the local government has expressed support for strengthening hospital governance and service quality through professional organizations. During the inauguration of the Indonesian Hospital Association (PERSI) and the Indonesian Hospital Ethics Council (MAKERSI) for the West Sumatra and Riau region (2026–2030), Tengku Arifin, Assistant I of the Meranti Regency Regional Secretariat, emphasized that improved healthcare depends on strong coordination, professional management, and adherence to ethical standards.

In the Selayar Islands, the Selayar Society Union (PERMAS), led by Prof. Abdul Kadir, collaborated with the local government and RSUD KH. Hayyung to provide free medical services. The 2026 PERMAS Health Service program included cleft lip and palate surgeries, as well as general health examinations supported by medical specialists. Selayar Regent Muh. Natsir Ali praised the initiative, noting that such programs are vital for improving access to specialist care in island regions.