He opened the event by highlighting the connection between science and health, particularly in the field of physics, which he studied during his college years. Physics and health have a close relationship. For example, the discoveries in physics, such as X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen and the use of radiation in cancer therapy by Pierre Curie and Madame Curie, have had a significant impact on the health sector.

He invited young talents to join the Ministry of Health, which offers various opportunities to contribute directly to improving public health services in Indonesia.

Additionally, the event featured speakers including Dr. Bambang Widianto, M.A., Indri Rooslamiati, M.Sc., Apt., Dr. Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, SpU(K), Ph.D., and Dr. Gezy Weita Giwangkancana, Sp. An., who shared their experiences in developing health technology in Indonesia.

Dr. Bambang shared his experience as the Special Staff of the Minister of Health for Governance and Bureaucratic Reform. He emphasized the importance of health transformation supported by the nation's best talents. According to him, many national health indicators are still lagging behind. This transformation requires close collaboration between the health sector and higher education to produce significant innovations.

Indri Rooslamiati, M.Sc., Apt., Head of the Health Service Unit of the Ministry of Health, discussed the Biomedical Genome Science Initiative (BGSI) program aimed at implementing precision medicine in Indonesia. This program involves collaboration with various hospitals and institutions, including ITB.

"Earlier, we talked about the Clinical Research Center, which is also related to BGSI, so it's about research. Research is not just a dream for a researcher, but what's important is when we can turn research results into something useful for society, into services, into breakthroughs," she said.

On the other hand, Dr. Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, SpU(K), Ph.D., as the Head of the Integrated Executive Installation at RSCM Kencana, discussed the importance of integrating research and clinical practice to bring research results to the broader community. He illustrated how medical research can be applied to provide real benefits to society.

Finally, Dr. Gezy Weita Giwangkancana, Sp. An., shared her views on the value of working in the health sector. According to her, working in hospitals or health institutions not only provides financial benefits but also the opportunity to make a positive impact on many people.

This event marks the beginning of strengthening collaboration between the Ministry of Health and higher education institutions such as ITB. By emphasizing the importance of innovation and technology in health, ITB hopes this event will encourage the younger generation to actively participate in health transformation in Indonesia and spark new enthusiasm in health development across the country, supporting the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045.

Reporter: Iko Sutrisko Prakasa Lay (Mathematics, 2021)
Translator: Anggi Nurdiani (Management, 2024)
Editor: Hanifa Juliana (Urban and Regional Planning, 2020)