Indonesia Plans to Allow GPs to Conduct Emergency Cesarean Surgerieas

Jakarta, VIVA – Indonesian Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, announced plans to draft a regulation that would allow general practitioners (GPs) to perform cesarean sections.

The minister emphasized that these doctors would undergo formal training before being authorized to conduct such procedures.

This initiative is aimed at improving the quality of healthcare services, particularly in urban areas and remote regions.

“We will establish the regulation so that they can be officially authorized. It's not like we're letting unqualified people perform surgeries. They will be formally trained. Will all of them be trained? No. Only those involved in life-saving, emergency situations,” minister Sadikin stated on Thursday (May 15).

The minister said that the high maternal mortality rate in rural areas due to a lack of adequate healthcare services.

He also stated that the World Health Organization (WHO) allows general practitioners in remote areas to be trained in life-saving procedures, including emergency surgeries.

“What people see in big cities is far from the reality in rural regions. GPs in remote areas have told me, ‘Sir, we’re not allowed to do this legally. We’re considered incompetent because we’ve never been trained,’” he remarked.

Then, assured that supporting facilities will also be prepared. As for when the regulation will be implemented, he said the government is working on it and will roll it out soon.

Menkes Budi Sebut Dokter Umum akan Dilatih Supaya Bisa Operasi Sesar

Menteri Kesehatan (Menkes) RI, Budi Gunadi Sadikin mengaku bakal menyiapkan regulasi terkait dokter umum untuk bisa melakukan operasi sesar.

VIVA.co.id

15 Mei 2025