In Indonesia, stroke care delays accumulate on the way to treatment, new report finds
A new report by Siemens Healthineers highlights that structural delays in hospital referrals and insurance processing are the primary barriers to effective stroke care in Indonesia. Experts are calling for improved system readiness and better resource allocation to address the high mortality rates associated with strokes in the region.
Why it matters
Stroke is a leading cause of death in Indonesia, and identifying systemic bottlenecks is critical for improving patient survival rates and reducing long-term disability.
Indonesian experts call for capability-based referral routing, greater investment in trained stroke teams and broader insurance coverage to close the gap between Western and Eastern Indonesia.
JAKARTA, Indonesia , Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Structural delays occurring before patients reach treatment remain the biggest barrier to timely stroke care in Indonesia, according to a new report, Strengthening Stroke System Readiness Across ASEAN , unveiled today by Siemens Healthineers at Hospital Management Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The report draws on insights from seven leading experts across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, including Dr. dr. Affan Priyambodo, Sp. BS (K), Subsp. N-Vas, Chief Medical Officer at Dr. Sardjito General Hospital in Yogyakarta. Experts identified that in Indonesia, the dominant delay in stroke care is structural rather than clinical, with significant time lost during hospital referral and insurance processing before a patient ever reaches treatment.
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