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Hotel Lombok Raya, Lombok, Indonesia
Welcome Message by the Minister Of Health Republic Of Indonesia

It is my utmost pleasure and honor to extend a warm welcome to all of you
gathered here today at the 21st South-East Asian Congress of Medical
Physics and the 6th Annual Scien fic Mee ng of Medical Physics and
Biophysics in the beau ful island of Lombok.This event brings together
esteemed medical physicists from across Southeast Asia,and it serves as a
pla orm for us to exchange knowledge,foster collabora on,and
strengthen our commitment to the advancement of medical physics in our
region. First and foremost,I would like to express my deepest gra tude to
the organizers and sponsors for their reless efforts in making this
congress a reality.Your dedica on and hard work have culminated in this
gathering of brilliant minds,and I commend you for crea ng this excep onal opportunity for
scien fic discourse.

Today,we stand on the verge of a new age in healthcare,with the converge of technology and
medical science is reshaping the landscape of pa ent care.As we embrace the digital age and
witness remarkable advances in medical diagnos cs and therapies,it is cri cal that we recognize the
cri cal role that medical physicists have played in this revolu onary journey.This effort includes
several components,including the purchase of cu ng-edge medical equipment and facili es.In our
pursuit of excellence,we recognize the crucial value of medical physicists'contribu ons.

The field of proton therapy is one key area in which we an cipate tremendous progress.Proton
therapy has proven to be an effec ve cancer treatment method,providing precision tumor targe ng
while causing minimal damage to healthy surrounding ssues.We have developed plans to create
proton therapy centers in strategic areas across the country as part of our commitment to providing
world-class healthcare to our popula on. The successful applica on of proton therapy and other
diagnos c equipment,on the other hand,is dependent on the competence and par cipa on of
medical physicists.Their exper se in radia on physics,dosimetry,and treatment planning are cri cal
to assuring the safe and successful use of these cu ng-edge technologies.We appreciate your
support in this endeavor and look forward to working with you all to realize our shared objec ve of
enhancing pa ent outcomes through advanced medical physics.

Furthermore,we recognize that the progress of medical physics is not just dependent on the
acquisi on of equipment.Research and innova on are cri cal in pushing medical science and
technology forward.We encourage and support ini a ves that promote research
collabora ons,knowledge exchange,and capacity building in medical physics.By inves ng in the
development of our human resources,we can raise a new genera on of outstanding medical
physicists who will contribute to the growth of healthcare not only in Indonesia,but also throughout
the Southeast Asian area. As we embark on this journey together,I urge all of you to embrace the
spirit of collabora on and mutual learning.Let us seize this opportunity to share our
experiences,exchange ideas,and foster meaningful partnerships that will drive progress in medical
physics and ul mately benefit our pa ents.
Once again, I extend my hear elt welcome to each and every one of you.May this congress be a
resounding success,filled with enlightening discussions,frui ul collabora ons,and memorable
experiences.I am confident that the knowledge and exper se shared here will have a las ng impact
on the field of medical physics in Southeast Asia.

Thank you,and I wish you all a produc ve and memorable congress.

Ir. Budi Gunadi Sadikin, CHFC, CLU
Minister of Health