Jakarta, Feb. 20 -- Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said that the government is opening investments in biotechnology, robotic surgery, artificial intelligence, and digitalization of health services to encourage medical innovation and build a more efficient and sustainable health ecosystem.

He added that health is not just a basic need, but also the best investment for the future of the nation, while technology can help bring major changes in national health services.

"We all have to bring tomorrow to today by utilizing the latest technology, including the use of AI," he said in a statement issued on Thursday.

"When someone is sick, they stop working. Poor health causes a loss of productivity and slows economic growth. Therefore, th...