Medical
There’s a new Korean-owned medical center in Jogja with the incongruous name Happy Land. With state-of-the-art equipment, foreign trained doctors (some are specialists, others are general practitioners) and a 20-bed hospital, it is a clean and efficient choice for in-Jogja medical care. Happy Land Medical Centre, Jl. Ipda Tut Harsono 53 (Timoho), Jogja. Tel: (0274) 550-058; 550-060; Fax: 550-061; Email: happyland@tripillar-online.com, www.happyland.co.id.
Some expats are using Asia Medika Klinik. Dr. Paulus, who speaks English and has several years’ experience treating foreigners in Bali, can arrange medical evacuation to Singapore if the need arises. Asia Medika Klinik, Jl. Abubakar Ali No. 3, Jogja 53224. Emergency tel: (0274) 748-2100; 748-3100.
There are several other hospitals in Jogja but only three are recommended for expats. For hospital stays: Rumah Sakit Panti Rapih, a private hospital run by Catholics, is clean, has pleasant surroundings, nice nursing service and competent doctors. Offers acupuncture in its integrated medicine department. For emergency service: Rumah Sakit Bethesda, a private hospital run by a Protestant foundation, has the best emergency services. Also offers acupuncture and jamu (herbal medicines) as part of its integrated medicine regime. Prior to Happy Land, the most advanced, modern equipment could be found at Rumah Sakit Sarjito, a public hospital at University of Gadjah Mada. The drawback is that it’s known for poor nursing service, as the nurses are primarily students in training.
Many expats still prefer to go to Jakarta, Singapore or their home countries for elective care.
