Saudi Gazette report
BENGKULU, Indonesia — The Saudi Fund for Growth (SFD) on Friday inaugurated the Bengkulu College Hospital Growth Mission in Indonesia, financed by way of a concessional improvement mortgage of $22 million.
The venture underscores almost 49 years of cooperation between SFD and the Republic of Indonesia, reflecting their shared dedication to sustainable progress and human-centered improvement.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Retno Agustina Ekaputri, Rector of the College of Bengkulu; Ir. H. Mian, Vice-Governor of Bengkulu Province; senior officers from each international locations; college representatives; and members of the area people.
SFD CEO Sultan Al-Marshad described the hospital as “a milestone in strengthening healthcare providers for the folks of Bengkulu and past,” including that the venture displays nearly 5 a long time of partnership between SFD and Indonesia and contributes to advancing the Sustainable Growth Objectives.
Serving as each a medical facility and a instructing and analysis hospital, Bengkulu College Hospital will broaden entry to healthcare, create coaching alternatives for medical college students and workers, and reinforce the resilience of the native well being system and surrounding communities.
Since 1976, SFD has prolonged greater than $396 million in improvement loans for 12 initiatives throughout Indonesia, masking healthcare, training, infrastructure, and different precedence sectors.
The Fund mentioned these initiatives spotlight the significance of long-term cooperation that addresses the priorities of beneficiary international locations whereas advancing international improvement agendas.