Indonesian Health Justice Review
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2024): December, 2024

The Role of Health Policy in Achieving Justice for Indonesia’s Disadvantaged Communities

Hiroshi Takashi Masanobu (University of Tokyo)
Daniel Oskar (Universitas Indonesia)
Santosa Putra Haryanto (Universitas Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2024

Abstract

Health policy plays a critical role in promoting health justice by addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities, including low-income, rural, and indigenous populations. This paper explores how health policies in Indonesia can better serve marginalized groups and reduce health inequities. Through a policy analysis of Indonesia’s healthcare system, including Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and specific health interventions for vulnerable populations, the research identifies both strengths and weaknesses in current policy frameworks. Key findings indicate that while UHC has expanded healthcare access, it does not fully address the social determinants of health, such as poverty, education, and housing, which disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities. Additionally, healthcare facilities in rural and remote areas remain underfunded and understaffed. The paper argues that achieving health justice in Indonesia requires a holistic approach that combines equitable healthcare access with policies that tackle the root causes of health disparities. Recommendations include increasing investments in health infrastructure, integrating social protection policies, and strengthening community-based healthcare models.

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health

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Indonesian Health Justice Review (e-ISSN: 3164-6840) is published by COLLEGIUM JUSTICIA INDONESIA, issued four times a year in March, June, September, and December, and was first published in 2024. It is a double anonymous peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary academic journal focusing on the ...