Access to Basic Healthcare Facilities in Bali Ranked Best Nationally in 2020

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded an index score of 78.30 for access to basic health facilities in Indonesia in 2020. Bali had the highest score at 89.68 that year.

South Sulawesi followed with an index score of 88.71 for access to basic health facilities. North Kalimantan came next with a score of 87.02.

The index score for access to basic health facilities in South Kalimantan was 86.7. Meanwhile, the index score for access to health facilities in Bangka Belitung reached 86.67.

Basic health facilities are first-level health facilities that the population can utilize for promotive and preventive activities, health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services. Basic health facilities include community health centers (Puskesmas), polyclinics or health clinics, and doctors' practices.

In an effort to improve access to basic healthcare, the government has undertaken several initiatives. These range from fulfilling the need for healthcare workers and improving primary care facilities and supporting infrastructure to innovating services in remote areas through telemedicine.