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        "id": 1697331,
        "msgid": "when-the-city-becomes-a-space-for-healing-1776988341",
        "date": "2026-04-24 06:22:41",
        "title": "When the city becomes a space for healing",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "Surabaya is ambitiously positioning itself as a regional healthcare hub by integrating medical tourism into its services, transforming the city beyond its traditional role as a trade and services centre. The initiative connects airport arrivals, specialised ambulance services, hospital treatments, family accommodations, and tourism into a seamless ecosystem, supported by eight certified hospitals offering diverse specialisations. This cross-sector collaboration not only enhances healthcare accessibility but also boosts the local economy by merging health services with tourism and hospitality.",
        "content": "<p>The morning event at the Surabaya City Hall courtyard was more than\njust a ceremony. Amid the celebrations marking the 733rd anniversary of\nSurabaya\u2019s founding, a new direction for the city was affirmed: it is no\nlonger positioning itself solely as a centre for trade and services, but\nalso as a node for world-class healthcare services through an integrated\nMedical Tourism programme. Behind the technocratic-sounding term lies a\nsimple yet ambitious idea: making the process of seeking treatment no\nlonger standalone, but integrated into a complete journey. From patient\narrivals at the airport, special ambulance services, hospital handling,\nto family accommodation and tourism access, all are woven into a single\nservice system. Surabaya currently relies on at least eight hospitals\nthat have obtained Medical Tourism certification from the Ministry of\nHealth: Surabaya City Hospital Dr Soetomo, Surabaya City Hospital Dr\nSoewandhi, Airlangga University Hospital, Husada Utama Hospital, Siloam\nSurabaya Hospital, Ubaya Hospital, St Vincentius a Paulo Catholic\nHospital, and Premier Surabaya Hospital. Each brings different\nspecialisations, ranging from cardiology, maternal and child health, to\nadvanced therapy services. However, what is intriguing is not just the\nnumber of facilities, but the way the city is attempting to bind them\nall into one ecosystem. The city government is partnering with travel\nagencies, hospitals, and the hospitality sector so that patients no\nlonger switch between separate services, but enter a unified service\npathway from the start. In this design, patients from out of town or\neven abroad can choose service packages, complete with cost estimates,\nmedical facilities, and companion needs. This concept marks an important\nshift that health is no longer just a social sector, but also part of\nthe service industry integrated with tourism and the local economy.\nSurabaya is not starting from scratch. For several years, the idea of\nmedical tourism has been developed through cross-sector collaborations,\nincluding universities, hospital associations, and travel industry\nplayers. But it is only in this phase that the concept is affirmed as a\ncity programme with more measurable targets and a more operational\nsystem. Competitiveness<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/when-the-city-becomes-a-space-for-healing-1776988341",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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