Denpasar, June 25 -- The Sanur Health Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Bali International Hospital hold strategic potential to reverse Indonesia's losses from outbound medical tourism, according to Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir.

"Each year, around two million Indonesians seek medical treatment abroad, costing the country nearly Rp150 trillion (approximately US$9.2 billion)," Thohir said during the official launch of the facilities in Sanur, Bali, on Wednesday.

He emphasized that Indonesia, as a large and developing nation, must build self-reliance, including in the healthcare sector.

"Achieving health independence is one of our biggest challenges moving forward," he added.

Thohir noted that Indonesia has a you...