Islamic Development Bank Approves USD 262 Million Healthcare Financing for Indonesia

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved USD 262 million in financing for a new healthcare project in Indonesia, to boost availability, accessibility, delivery and quality of health services in the country, according to local media reports.

The project involves upgrading national referral hospitals in five provinces in Indonesia, including the National Cancer Centre and Dharmais and Persahabatan hospitals in Jakarta; Dr Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung; Sanglah Hospital in Denpasar; Dr Sardjito Hospital in Yogyakarta; and Dr Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital in South Sulawesi.

Local media reported that the project will provide infrastructure, equipment and capacity enhancements...