For the first time in Indonesia's history, foreign doctors have been officially allowed to work in the country. They will begin their practice in May 2025 at the new International Hospital, which was opened in Sanur. This means that there is no longer a need to urgently fly to Singapore or Australia for complex treatments – advanced medical care will now be available right in Bali.
Until now, foreign specialists were prohibited from working in Indonesian clinics. However, thanks to the new Healthcare Act and the status of the Sanur Special Economic Zone, BIH (Bali International Hospital) will become the first hospital where doctors from Singapore, Germany, and Australia can legally treat patients. Moreover, these top-class specialists will have the opportunity to use advanced technologies that were previously unavailable in Indonesia.
In May, four oncologists from Singapore will begin their work: Dr. Robert Lim, Dr. Francis Chin Kuok Choon, Dr. Patricia Kho Sunn Sunn, and Dr. Tan Yew Oo. They represent the Icon Cancer Centre – one of the largest global networks of oncology clinics with 3.5 million patients annually.
Regarding technologies, the BIH specialists now have access to:
- 256-slice CT scanner, which is four times more accurate than regular ones, according to specialists.
- 3.0 Tesla MRI – for ultra-clear images.
- Varian TrueBeam – a radiotherapy robot for cancer with millimeter accuracy.
- GE Senographe Pristina Mammography – for early detection of breast cancer.
- 38 intensive care units – more than in many European clinics.
BIH is not just a hospital, but a whole medical city covering an area of 67,000 m². It includes 255 beds, 8 operating theaters, 4 catheter laboratories for heart surgeries, and its own genetic research laboratory. All of this is within modern interiors carefully designed down to the smallest detail – with ocean-view rooms, leisure areas for relatives, and cafes offering healthy meals.
The center will not only treat cancer. In June 2025, there will be an official grand opening of the clinic, and a cardiology center with doctors from Japan and Hong Kong will be established. It will also include departments of neurosurgery and traumatology, capable of handling the most complex cases. Dr. Rio Marnoto, who has 24 years of experience practicing in Germany, will head the vascular surgery department.
As for the prices, they can already be checked on the clinic's website, and appointments with specialists are open. A basic check-up will cost 3,400,000 IDR.
The clinic is open to both locals from Bali and Indonesia, as well as tourists. This hospital is also a way to attract more visitors to the island, engaging those interested in medical tourism. Authorities believe that by 2030, 240,000 Indonesians will no longer need to travel abroad for treatment, the island will generate an additional $1.25 billion in revenue, and Bali will become a medical hub for the region.
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