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Figure 1. From Paper to Intelligence: OCR & Predictive in Action - Summit’s community health promoters demonstrates the user interface of the OCR and predictive tools The KONEKSI Project AI-in-Healthcare Program has been underway since 2024 as part of a collaborative effort to strengthen primary healthcare services in Indonesia through the use of artificial intelligence. This initiative secured competitive funding and received “Flourish Funding” from the Australian Government

Mataram, August 9, 2025 The Summit Institute for Development (SID) celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the SUMMIT Program, in conjunction with the official launch of SMART-MMS, an innovative program designed to strengthen monitoring and adherence to multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) for pregnant women in Lombok, Indonesia. The SUMMIT Program (Supplementation with Multiple Micronutrients Intervention Trial), implemented in Lombok from 2000-2004, was a large-scale stu

A KONEKSI visit to the Summit Institute for Development (SID)  was successfully held on August 7–8, 2025. This KONEKSI Learning Visit aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of SID's research project, titled “Expanding agenda of digitizing integrated digital primary healthcare using AI deep learning neural networks to predict compliance behavior in a community and healthcare delivery performance.”  The visit also served as a valuable opportunity to reflect on partnership dyna

Semarang, July 12-15, 2025 – As a continuation of the bootcamp held by KONEKSI-Partnership in collaboration with the Indonesia Project - Australian National University (ANU) in Bali from May 3-5, 2025, participants attended Bootcamp 2 concurrently with the 20th Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) International Conference in Semarang. Before the bootcamp officially started, participants engaged in online sessions with mentors from the Indonesia Project - Australian

Garut, July 4, 2025  – The Director General of Primary and Community Health, dr. Maria Endang Sumiwi , together with the core team of the Ministry of Health's Digital Health Transformation, conducted a working visit to Garut Regency to observe firsthand the implementation of the Digitally Enabled District (DED) program. This initiative has produced a national model for the Local Area Monitoring Dashboard (PWS) and demonstrated the use of data for action to strengthen the Inte

Summit Institute for Development with students in Faculty of Medicine Universitas Mataram Mataram, May 6th, 2025  – The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Mataram held a special guest lecture featuring Summit Institute for Development (SID), Rachmi Mufida and Nurmalita Hartiyana Kusuma Wardani. The event was attended by more than 250 second-semester medical students, who enthusiastically listened to the presentation on the role of nutrition in public health and the vari

Bali, May 3-5th 2025 - Summit Institute for Development (SID) was selected to attend a boot camp organized by KONEKSI-Partnership in collaboration with the Indonesia Project - Australian National University (ANU). As one of the officers, Rachmi Mufida, M.Gizi, took part in the program as an active delegation from SID. The bootcamp aimed to strengthen the research capacity of researchers from Eastern Indonesia, to develop impactful research ideas, encourage them to take on the

Gates Foundation Visit to Garut: Appreciation for the Synergy of Puskesmas, Pustu, Posyandu, and the Health Office in Strengthening...

Lombok Barat, March 26, 2025 Summit Institute for Development (SID) is playing a key role in the SPHERES (Scalable Public Health Empowerment, Research, and Education Sites)   program through a strategic partnership with OUCRU Indonesia and the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MoH). The program aims to enhance primary health care services through digital transformation, data interoperability, and strengthened human resource capacity at the district level. On March 26, 2025, SID

CISDI and SID team collaborating The Summit Institute for Development (SID)  welcomed an onsite visit from the Center for Indonesia’s Strategic Development Initiatives (CISDI)  to enhance primary health care through digital innovation. Over two days, the CISDI team explored SID’s digital ecosystem and witnessed firsthand the implementation of technology in the field. Day 1: Exploring SID’s Digital Health Ecosystem The visit began with introductions from Yurdhina Meilissa (CIS

Summit Institute for Development (SID) continues its commitment to supporting the capacity-building of healthcare workers through evidence-based training and innovation. In this effort, SID participated in the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Mataram Health Training Center (Bapelkes Mataram) and several other strategic partners, including the West Lombok District Health Office, Mataram University Hospital (UNRAM), the UNRAM Faculty of Medicine, RSI Namira East Lomb

Summit Institute for Development (SID) is an organization established in 2007 that focuses on health and research, particularly in maternal and child health. SID has been trusted by the Digital Transformation Office (DTO) of the Indonesian Ministry of Health as a partner in developing the digitalization and integration of primary healthcare services in Indonesia. SID is like a doctor with a secret recipe to make pregnant women and children healthy. The secret ingredient? Data

Oxford, United Kingdom – July 2, 2024  – A team of Indonesian researchers made significant contributions to the global discourse on COVID-19 vaccine strategies at the recent “Collaboration Beyond Boundaries” conference held at the University of Oxford. The event took place on July 1-2 and brought together a diverse group of experts from academia, industry, policy, and civil society to explore innovative approaches to tackling global pandemic threats. Left to right (Kusuma Her

Health researchers and genomics ,  research practitioners, academics and several stakeholders discussed the potential of Indonesia's young generation in terms of research in the field genomics  and health. Collaboration between researchers from various scientific disciplines can support data-based policies in a series of themed dissemination events “Unleashing Indonesia's Research Potential: A Lesson Learned from The Genomics and Science Dojo” This event was opened by the Reg

The Government of West  Nusa Tenggara recently organized the provincial level of consultative planning meeting 2024 (Musrenbang Provinsi NTB

The Genomics and Science Dojo (GSD) is a unique training program designed to equip Indonesian genomics and science researchers with skills to practice high quality science. Unlike traditional conferences, the GSD uses an immersive and experiential approach that blends martial arts principles with critical thinking and scientific practice to help researchers develop their skills and advance their work. A group of scientists gathered in a large circle, spreading their arms for

Jakarta, February 27, 2024  - Summit Institute for Development (SID), in collaboration with the Digital Transformation Office (DTO) of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, organized a Digital Capacity Building Training for Districts: Introduction to Interoperability and FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources). A total of 44 participants from the Health Office and Communication Office from eight districts in Indonesia gathered at the Habitare Hotel, J

On January 24 to 25 2024, a special event: Socialization of the NextGen Program was held to mark a big step for family welfare improvement and accelerated integrated primary health care. With a passionate theme, "Improving Family Welfare and Accelerating Integration of Primary Health Services (ILP) through Integrated Team-Based Health Services,"  this event is also a symbol of significant progress in the world of public health. The Head of the Health Services Division of the

Step into the Arena of Genomic Excellence with the Genomics and Science Dojo Workshop! GSI Academy and Summit Institute for Development proudly present a groundbreaking event, the Genomics and Science Dojo , where innovation meets competition in the dynamic world of genomics. "Strike with Arguments, Defend Your Idea," encapsulates the essence of what awaits you in this transformative journey.  Brace yourself for an unparalleled experience as we invite you to engage, learn, an

Elizabeth L. Prado, Ph.D., also we called “Ibu Beth” was a scientist at UC Davis, CA, whose research interests encompassed various aspects, including caregiving, health, and their influence on child development, particularly in low-resource settings. Her focus involved evaluating programs and policies aimed at supporting children to attain their developmental potential, alongside conducting cross-cultural developmental and cognitive assessments. Ibu Beth's research work has s