RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) have officially formalized a comprehensive strategic partnership for the 2026–2027 period to protect the national healthcare infrastructure against future global challenges.

The signing of the Grant Agreement and Joint Workplan, conducted in Jakarta on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in Indonesia's journey toward creating a more resilient, inclusive, and technologically advanced health system.

Under this newly ratified agreement, WHO Indonesia has committed a total grant of USD 14,859,366. This substantial funding is structured as a hybrid of cash grants, essential goods, and specialized services.

The partnership is specifically designed to synchronize with the WHO 14th General Programme of Work, Indonesia’s National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) for 2025–2029, and the Ministry’s ambitious six pillars of health transformation.

Kunta Wibawa Dasa Nugraha, Secretary General of the Ministry of Health, expressed deep appreciation for the enduring partnership between the two entities.

He noted that WHO's continuous involvement has been instrumental in shifting the national focus toward promotive and preventive efforts, improving service quality, and developing evidence-based health policies.

“The signing of the Grant Agreement and Joint Workplan Biennium 2026–2027 is a strategic step to ensure the continuity of WHO support for national health development priorities. This collaboration becomes an important foundation in strengthening a health system that is resilient, inclusive, and sustainable,” Kunta stated during the ceremony, as quoted on the Ministry's official website.

The Secretary General further emphasized that the Ministry is fully committed to optimizing the implementation of the Joint Workplan by maintaining tight coordination with all technical units receiving the grants. Beyond the financial injection, the Ministry looks toward the WHO for continued high-level technical guidance.

“I also hope that WHO will continue to provide technical and policy support, especially in strengthening the capacity for planning, monitoring, and program evaluation so that it aligns with the Ministry of Health's key performance indicators,” Kunto added.

This bilateral agreement is expected to accelerate the execution of critical health initiatives across the archipelago. By focusing on sustainable development goals and national targets, the collaboration aims to deliver a tangible impact on Indonesians' public health outcomes, ensuring the country remains prepared forcurrent health demands and future systemic shocks. ***