Indonesia seems to have a surplus of nurses. However, it is unlikely to follow the Philippines in becoming a major exporter in the near future.
COVID-19
Many Indonesian nurses are affected by the slow absorption into a sector that is uncertain of its demand for them; a surplus-shortage paradox.
Developed due to current circumstances, tele-psychiatry is not only an advancement in mental healthcare but could facilitate equitable access in Indonesia. This is evident from its quick adoption by the public, a feat difficult to achieve under normal circumstances.
The Government of Indonesia (GoI) newest plan on vaccination brings optimism towards COVID-19 recovery. Although vaccination is seemingly a solution, GoI should consider adopting Sustainable Policy as a basic value of thinking beyond COVID-19 eradication.
Indonesia has topped COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia. Four factors have contributed to its predicament.