About HOMI

In the context of globalization, health issues are not isolated within national boundaries. The development of medical science, mobility of health professionals, cross-border research collaboration, and the exchange of medical technologies have created global medical networks. In this context, Indonesia stands at a crossroads of healing, where traditional practices intersect with global medical advancements.

Indonesia’s position has evolved over centuries, when local healing methods interacted with knowledge from India (Ayurveda), China, Islamic civilization, and the West. Indonesia’s medical experience demonstrates that the country has not merely been a passive recipient of global medical innovations, but has also contributed innovations in the medical field. Indonesia holds strong potential to become an important contributor to global healthcare and to address ongoing health challenges.

Indonesia’s participation in various regional and global organizations demands the strengthening of international cooperation networks, including in the medical field. Initiatives in health policy, herbal innovation exchange, vaccination strategies, telemedicine adoption, and other health dynamics must synergize to achieve healthier societies.

Understanding this historical foundation and global development, it is necessary to create a platform for intellectual exchange through an international conference addressing various topics related to the history of health in Indonesia from medical, therapeutic, historical, cultural, and other relevant perspectives.