Projects
RS PJN Harapan Kita Collaboration
Closing the Gaps in Emergency Cardiovascular Care with Geospatial Insights
Indonesia has made significant progress in expanding Cath Labs, but geographical disparities, financial constraints, and data gaps still prevent many from accessing life-saving cardiovascular care. In collaboration with RS PJN Harapan Kita, ARC Institute employed advanced geospatial analysis to map travel times, population density, and existing healthcare infrastructure, revealing critical gaps in accessibility. Our findings showed that while facilities increased from 112 to 310 between 2017 and 2022, many regions still face long travel times to reach the nearest Cath Lab. Using geospatial optimization models, we identified 130 strategic locations where new facilities would maximize coverage, ensuring 85% of the population could access care within two hours. Now is the time for policymakers, healthcare leaders, and private stakeholders to act—by investing in targeted expansion, fostering public-private partnerships, and leveraging real-time data systems, we can bridge the access gap and transform cardiovascular care in Indonesia.
Ministry of Health’s Policy Development Agency
Transforming Indonesia’s Fight Against Stunting with BKPK Kemenkes
Stunting affects 21.5% of Indonesian children under five, posing a critical threat to the nation’s future health and economic potential. To tackle this crisis, ARC Institute, in collaboration with the Health Development Policy Agency of Indonesian Ministry of Health (BKPK), is leading a nationwide assessment to identify root causes and design targeted interventions. Analyzing data from 85,000+ children, our research highlights economic disparities, urban-rural gaps, and maternal health factors as key contributors. To address these challenges, we proposed universal and targeted interventions, including supplementary feeding programs, improved healthcare access in rural areas, caregiver education, and a nationwide monitoring system. But real change requires collective action—we urge policymakers, healthcare leaders, and communities to join forces, leveraging data-driven strategies and strategic investments to end malnutrition and build a healthier future for Indonesia’s children.
WHO AMHASS Projects
Redesigning NCD Care Through Advanced Health System Analysis
As NCDs like hypertension and diabetes rise, Indonesia faces an urgent need for system-wide reform. In partnership with WHO, ARC Institute is leading the ongoing AMHASS project, a three-phase initiative combining health system assessment, advanced modeling, and microsimulation to identify the most effective, scalable interventions. Addressing low treatment rates, resource bottlenecks, and data gaps, we are working with the Ministry of Health, BPJS-K, and top academic institutions to develop a policy-driven, data-backed roadmap for high-quality NCD care. With the project still underway, we are continuously generating strategic insights and predictive models that will shape future healthcare investments, reduce preventable deaths, and strengthen Indonesia’s fight against NCDs.
50 Internship Doctors Initiative
Strengthening Cardiovascular Care in Indonesia’s Primary Health Centers
Cardiovascular diseases are a growing threat in Indonesia, yet primary healthcare centers (Puskesmas) remain underprepared to manage them effectively. To address this, ARC Institute partnered with 50 internship doctors across 50 Puskesmas to assess system readiness. Our research revealed critical gaps—only 2% of facilities provide acute cardiovascular care, 22% lack standardized protocols, and rural areas face severe healthcare workforce shortages. Additionally, inconsistent access to essential medicines and limited training further weakens early intervention efforts. To bridge these gaps, we proposed scaling up specialized training, standardizing treatment protocols, improving resource allocation, and strengthening data systems to monitor patient outcomes. However, meaningful reform requires collective action—we urge government agencies, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to invest in training, infrastructure, and data-driven strategies to ensure every patient, regardless of location, has access to life-saving cardiovascular care.