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    "data": {
        "id": 1989696,
        "msgid": "healthcare-service-quality-requires-local-government-commitment-1789811676",
        "date": "2026-09-19 16:08:54",
        "title": "Healthcare Service Quality Requires Local Government Commitment",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Local governments are being urged to prioritise healthcare infrastructure and medical innovation to improve public health access. The 2026 Batch II Regional Sulawesi Awards recently recognised several regions for their excellence in maintaining healthcare quality and expanding service accessibility.",
        "content": "<p>The quality of healthcare systems at the regional level must be\ncontinuously improved through innovation. This cannot be separated from\nthe tangible commitment of various local governments.<\/p>\n<p>The key to success for local governments lies in their seriousness in\nupgrading physical infrastructure and medical support facilities. Local\nauthorities must no longer allow community health centres (Puskesmas)\nand regional hospitals to operate with obsolete equipment or limited\ntreatment rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Through targeted and efficient budget allocations, local governments\nshould undertake total renovations of service buildings, equip emergency\ndepartments (IGD) with cutting-edge medical equipment, and ensure the\neven distribution of essential medicine supplies and personal protective\nequipment to primary healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n<p>In line with this, the 2026 Batch II Regional Sulawesi Outstanding\nLocal Government Awards were held to recognise regions deemed capable of\nexpanding healthcare access and maintaining its quality. These regions\nwere included in the awards under the \u2018Access and Quality of Healthcare\nServices\u2019 category.<\/p>\n<p>This category assesses the commitment and performance of local\ngovernments in improving public access to high-quality and easily\nreachable healthcare. The assessment covers healthcare access, National\nHealth Insurance (JKN) participation, proper sanitation, standardised\nhealthcare facilities, and free health check-ups. Regional innovation\nserves as an added value in providing inclusive and impactful healthcare\nservices.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Batch II Regional Sulawesi Outstanding Local Government\nAwards continue a series of appreciations previously held in several\nIndonesian regions. Following the Sumatra Region in Batam, the Java and\nBali Region in Bali, and the Kalimantan Region in Balikpapan, the series\nhas moved to the Sulawesi Region.<\/p>\n<p>Several local governments in Sulawesi have come under the spotlight\nfor the programmes and innovations they have implemented, including\nenvironmental management, improving access to healthcare and education,\nand providing decent housing for the community.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Batch II Regional Sulawesi Outstanding Local Government\nAwards took place on Friday, 10 September 2026, at 19:00 WITA. The event\nwas broadcast via live stream on detikcom and detikSulsel.<\/p>\n<p>The following is the list of regions that received awards in the\nAccess and Quality of Healthcare Services category:<\/p>\n<p>Provinces:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>1st Best: Gorontalo Province<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>2nd Best: Southeast Sulawesi Province<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>1st Best: Kendari City<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>2nd Best: Bau Bau City<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>3rd Best: Gorontalo City<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>1st Best: Barru Regency<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>2nd Best: Banggai Regency<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>3rd Best: Pangkajene Regency<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/healthcare-service-quality-requires-local-government-commitment-1789811676",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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