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The BPOM Advocates For Pharmaceutical Independence And The Empowerment Of MSMEs Through Advanced Technology.
Tuesday, 10 Dec 2024
The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has announced an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing national food and medicine independence. The head of BPOM, Taruna Ikrar, indicated that this program will incorporate advanced technologies, including genetic-based therapies.
"We aspire for food independence and medicinal autonomy to progress concurrently. By collaborating with higher education institutions, we aim to extend support to 150 campuses by next year," he stated during the Doorstop event for the signing of the MoU for the Safe Program Goes to Campus MBKM Independent Platform, on Monday, December 9, 2024.
This support encompasses the development of indigenous pharmaceuticals and advanced biological products to bolster pharmaceutical independence. "We are prepared to assist campuses, ranging from general technologies to high-end technologies," he added.
In the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), BPOM is working to elevate the status of local products to meet export standards through modern preservation technologies. "Fried bananas can last up to a year with specialized technology," he remarked.
BPOM is also actively participating in a free nutritious food program that has been jointly identified with Bappenas. This initiative includes 13 stages, from production to distribution in schools.
"BPOM ensures food safety, from production to post-consumption, with the goal of preventing food poisoning or other incidents. A budget of IDR 2.5 trillion has been proposed to support this program," he noted.
This grand plan has received full support from Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives, including the Vice Chairman of the Commission who visited BPOM directly. "Commission IX strongly endorses this food and medicine independence program," he stated.
Through these efforts, BPOM hopes to realize simultaneous independence in food, medicine, and energy for Indonesia. This program is anticipated to support the national vision of enhancing community welfare and global competitiveness.
