Harrison.AI, Indonesia’s Ministry of Health partner to implement AI in hospitals

RSUP Dr M Djamil Padang

Indonesia’s Ministry of Health and Sydney-based digital health startup Harrison.ai have joined forces to roll out AI in select hospitals, including Dharmais Cancer Hospital in West Jakarta and Dr. M. Djamil Central Public Hospital in Padang, aiming to improve health service quality.

Under the long-term collaboration, cemented by an MoU, a clinical trial will be conducted in Indonesia to assess AI technology in healthcare and gain public acceptance for its benefits.

According to co-founder Dimitry Tran, Harrison.AI sees the role as AI as an assistant and a tool for radiologists to be more efficient in their work. The startup furthermore plans to explore further investment opportunities in areas such as data hosting.

By Matthew Brady

Matt is an award-winning storyteller, writer, and communicator currently based in Riyadh. A native Englishman, his career has led him to diverse locations including China, Hong Kong, Iraq, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. In addition to founding HealthTechAsia, Matt is a co-founder of the non-profit Pul Alliance for Digital Health and Equity. In a former life, he oversaw editorial coverage for Arab Health, Asia Health, Africa Health, and other key events. In 2021, he won a Medical Travel Media Award, organised by Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, and a Guardian Student Media Award in 2000.

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