JAKARTA: (Bernama-Antara) Indonesia is currently short of 120,000 general practitioners, according to its Deputy Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono (pic).
This gap is measured against the ideal doctor-to-population ratio recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), highlighting the ongoing challenge in the country’s healthcare system, reported Antara news agency.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
