Sweden and Indonesia Sign Landmark MoU to Strengthen Bilateral Healthcare Cooperation at the Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership (SISP) Healthcare Conference 2025
Jakarta, 27 May 2025 — Sweden and Indonesia have signed a Government-to-Government (G2G) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in healthcare, marking a major milestone during the Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership (SISP) Healthcare Conference 2025. The agreement was signed by Minister for Health Care of Sweden, H.E. Ms. Acko Ankarberg Johansson, and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Budi Gunadi Sadikin. As outlined in the agreement, the partnership focuses on strengthening health services, digital health, sustainable healthcare development and health policy development. Key areas include oncology, anti-bacterial resistance, precision medicine, emergency preparedness health workforce development. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Indonesia, underscoring a long-standing partnership now expanding into healthcare innovation and system transformation. H.E. Acko Ankarberg Johansson, Minister for Health Care of Sweden, stated, “Our collaboration goes far beyond diplomacy. It is built on a shared belief in equitable, data- driven, and patient-centered care. Through this MoU, we are aligning our priorities to support scalable healthcare models that can serve large populations, respond to emerging challenges, and integrate the best of digital health and medical innovation. We are proud to support Indonesia’s vision for a resilient healthcare system and look forward to building partnerships that are impactful, inclusive, and future-ready.” H.E. Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, stated, “Our goal is to leapfrog healthcare development in Indonesia through the adoption of advanced technologies and by learning from Sweden’s leadership in sustainable health systems. This will be achieved through three main areas of collaboration: investment in Indonesian healthcare to improve health outcomes through meaningful partnerships, expansion of learning opportunities with Karolinska Institutet to strengthen healthcare workforce skills, including nurses and midwifery and support for technology transfer and knowledge sharing, including Indonesia’s expertise in managing tropical diseases.” H.E. Daniel Blockert, Ambassador of Sweden to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, and ASEAN, added, “Sweden and Indonesia have cultivated over seven decades of meaningful cooperation, and healthcare is emerging as one of the most dynamic and purpose-driven pillars of that relationship. This partnership is about more than exchanging knowledge—it’s about investing in systems, people, and technologies that shape healthier societies. Together, we are setting a powerful example of how bilateral engagement can deliver lasting impact in global public health.” In addition to the G2G agreement, the conference featured several multi-stakeholder agreements, including: Feasibility study grant agreement between Swedfund, the Indonesian Ministry of Health, and Dharmais Hospital to support the development of a radiotherapy center, A partnership between the Ministry of Health and AstraZeneca to strengthen prevention and control efforts for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Collaboration between the Ministry and Essity to expand capacity and expertise in supporting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) control program, A strategic dialogue between The Jakarta City Government and HemoCue to implement anemia screening programs at the community level, with a focus on early detection and timely intervention. As the fourth most populous country in the world, Indonesia is actively modernising its healthcare system, backed by government investment in infrastructure, digital health, and disease prevention. Swedish companies have shown growing interest in contributing to Indonesia’s healthcare priorities, aligning with the six SISP focus areas: cancer, emergency care, diabetes, maternal and child health, lung health, and digitalisation. Sweden and Indonesia have maintained diplomatic relations since 1950. With healthcare now emerging as a strategic priority, the MoU and conference underscore a shared commitment to co-develop sustainable, inclusive, and forward-looking healthcare solutions that deliver impact across both nations.