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Danantara Indonesia Trust secures US$100 million in annual funding

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Jakarta (ANTARA) -

Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, has pledged to contribute at least US$100 million annually to the Danantara Indonesia Trust to support philanthropic programs in health, education, and sanitation.

This commitment was conveyed on the first anniversary of the Danantara Indonesia Trust, which also launched three collaboration programs with the Ministry of Health, Plan Indonesia, and four state universities in Indonesia.

"Danantara Indonesia is committed to disburse a minimum of US$100 million annually in funding to Danantara Trust," Danantara Chief Executive Officer, Rosan Roeslani, remarked on Thursday.

He explained the funding will expand social impact for society, as well as building Indonesian philanthropic institutions to contribute at the global level.

One of the priority programs carried out with the Ministry of Health is the provision of specialist medical education scholarships for 1,343 doctors, which covers educational costs and living costs during the study period.

The program is expected to help address the shortage of specialist doctors in Indonesia, particularly in regions with limited access to medical professionals.

Rosan said the program will prioritize good governance, transparency, and accountability. Danantara Indonesia Trust is also committed to submitting complete reports annually and reports to the public quarterly.

On the same occasion, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin appreciated the formation of the Danantara Indonesia Trust and the funding support provided to accelerate a number of national health programs.

According to him, the Rp200 billion (US$10,8 million) support will cover program for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program, which aims to prevent cervical cancer, one of the main causes of cancer deaths in women in Indonesia.

Budi explained that cervical cancer claims nearly 30,000 lives annually. The support is expected to accelerate the implementation of the vaccination program, shortening its planned duration from 15 years to approximately five to 10 years.

In addition, Rp600 billion (US$32.6 million) has been approved for a specialist doctor scholarship program, particularly for medical personnel specializing in the treatment of diseases with high mortality rates, such as stroke and heart disease.

Under the program, doctors from remote areas will receive educational support and funding for three to four years, with the expectation that they will return to their regions of origin and help strengthen local healthcare services.

Budi expressed hope that support from the Danantara Indonesia Trust would make a sustainable contribution to improving the health and well-being of the Indonesian people.

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