South Kalimantan Provincial Government Prepares Land for Integrated Cardiac Services Building

Banjarmasin - The Provincial Government of South Kalimantan is preparing the construction of an integrated cardiac and nuclear medicine service at the RSUD dr. H. Moch. Ansari Saleh Banjarmasin to strengthen referral health services while reducing the public’s dependence on seeking treatment outside the region.

South Kalimantan Governor Muhidin inspected the approximately one-hectare site prepared for the construction of the Nuclear Medicine Services Building and the Integrated Cardiac Services Centre at the hospital on Friday, as part of the provincial government’s health facility development plan.

Muhidin stated that nuclear medicine services are an important necessity because they can support more detailed and accurate diagnosis of various diseases. The presence of this facility will also complement the high-tech CT Scan services already owned by the regional government.

“This development will also be equipped with various supporting facilities, including accommodation for patients and their families during treatment,” he said.

He explained that the construction proposal is scheduled to begin in 2027. If all stages proceed according to plan, the health facility will commence operations by the end of 2028 to serve the public.

“The service will later be open to all members of the public, whether BPJS participants, general patients, or those using other financing schemes. The provincial government wants to ensure residents obtain more comprehensive health services without having to be referred outside the region,” said Muhidin.

The Director of RSUD dr. H. Moch. Ansari Saleh, dr. Tabiun Huda, said the development of the facility is a strategic step to increase referral service capacity in South Kalimantan, especially for disease diagnosis using nuclear medicine technology and integrated cardiac treatment.

He stated that the hospital already has competent human resources to operate the services. Currently, the main requirement is the provision of medical equipment along with supporting facilities and infrastructure so that services can be operated immediately after construction is completed.

“We hope the construction is realised soon so that the people of South Kalimantan no longer have to be referred outside the region to obtain nuclear medicine or integrated cardiac services, while also expanding access to modern and quality health services,” said Tabiun.