The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Contribution to Reducing Health Problems in Indonesia in 2023

Abstract

After the Covid-19 pandemic, global health became a crucial issue considered by many countries as the basis for domestic and international policies. Indonesia, as a developing country, still faces a variety of unresolved health problems. Various health collaborations have been carried out with countries such as the United States, China, and European nations. In addition, there is also cooperation with global philanthropic organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). BMGF is an international charitable foundation owned by the Gates family with the aim of helping developing countries address various health, poverty, and education issues. BMGF has collaborated with Indonesia since 2009 by providing support to improve the health system through international organizations, local NGOs, and educational and research institutions. The purpose of this study is to identify the various contributions provided by BMGF in reducing health problems in Indonesia. The method used is descriptive qualitative, utilizing secondary data collection through literature and related documents. Using the concepts of philanthropy and transnationalism, BMGF’s contributions to Indonesia are manifested in the form of research studies related to telehealth, digitalization of health services, strengthening health policies, genomic surveillance of tuberculosis, and transformation of the national health system.