RS Premier Jatinegara Opens State-of-the-Art HEarS Centre for Integrated Ear and Hearing Care
Jakarta , November 12 , 2024 — In commemoration of National Health Day , RS Premier Jatinegara held a soft launching of the Hearing and Ear Surgery ( HEarS ) Centre as a form of commitment to provide more holistic and integrated hearing health services . With the existence of HEarS Centre , RS Premier Jatinegara introduces an ear and hearing health service center that combines cutting-edge medical technology with specialist expertise in the field of Ear , Nose and Throat ( ENT ).
The condition of hearing loss in Indonesia is still a big challenge in the world of health . Based on data from Riskesdas 2018 , the prevalence of hearing loss in Indonesia is around 6.1 % of the total population , or around 15 million people . WHO also mentioned that Indonesia is included in 4 countries in Asia with a high rate of hearing problems . This problem often stems from factors such as ear infections , noise exposure , and limited access to comprehensive hearing health services . Furthermore , awareness regarding the importance of early detection and access to hearing healthcare is low , often leading to untreated worsening of hearing conditions .
The Ministry of Health ( Kemenkes ) targets hearing screening focused on early detection for at-risk groups . This effort aims to reduce the prevalence of hearing loss and deafness by increasing access to comprehensive and quality health services , enabling early intervention . According to dr . Susan Ananda , MARS , Director of RS Premier Jatinegara , HEarS Centre was established in response to the urgent need to address this problem through integrated solutions .
' The presence of HEarS Centre offers a comprehensive solution that allows patients to access a range of services from screening , diagnosis , intervention , to rehabilitation in one easily accessible location . We hope that this step can improve the quality of life of patients with hearing loss of various ages ,' said dr . Susan .
As the sole ENT specialty service center at RS Premier Jatinegara , the HEarS Centre is designed to cater to the diverse needs of patients , from children to the elderly . This facility also aims to increase outpatient volume , ear surgery procedures , and expand referrals from insurance companies and partners . " We want to provide a truly holistic experience for patients , where they can get solutions to all their hearing and ear health problems in one center ," added dr . Susan .
The soft launching event of the HEarS Centre was attended by the management of RS Premier Jatinegara , ENT specialists , insurance companies , hearing aid principles , and the community . This comprehensive collaboration demonstrates RS Premier Jatinegara commitment to providing superior and sustainable healthcare services .
RS Premier Jatinegara aims to continuously improve its ENT service capabilities . The hospital hopes that the HEarS Centre will become a leading reference and the preferred choice for the public seeking the best hearing services in Indonesia . This is ultimately expected to contribute to a reduction in hearing loss and increase public awareness of the importance of ENT health .