Bridging Health and Sustainability: Evaluating Siloam Hospital Denpasar's Role in Advancing Medical Tourism Aligned with SDG 3
Objective: This study investigates the readiness of Siloam Hospital, Bali, to become a competitive player in medical tourism, with a focus on its alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being). The aim is to assess the hospital's operational network and propose strategies for sustainable growth in healthcare. Theoretical Framework: Utilizing Actor-Network Theory (ANT), the research analyzes the interactions between human and non-human actors within the hospital’s ecosystem. This provides insights into operational readiness and outcomes directly supporting SDG 3. Method: The qualitative case study incorporates semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and field observations. Key stakeholders, including hospital staff, government officials, and international insurance officers, were examined to map their interactions within the hospital’s network. Results and Discussion: Findings reveal the centrality of the Medical Tourism Package in achieving SDG 3, while identifying weaknesses such as limited external collaborations and underutilization of cultural identity. Recommendations include fostering stronger external partnerships and integrating Balinese cultural elements into patient care to enhance healthcare accessibility and sustainability. Research Implications: The study provides practical recommendations for aligning medical tourism with SDG 3, offering insights for healthcare providers aiming for sustainable growth in health systems.
Authors
- Ida Ayu Oka Martini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0724-2435)
- Ni Gusti Ayu Putri Mayuni
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review
- Published
- 2025-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.47172/2965-730x.sdgsreview.v5.n01.pe04323
- Primary Topic
- Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00