Mar 14, 2026
3 min read
Bumame wants to expand its services by providing an integrated family health lifestyle.
Hello Orby!The awareness of the Indonesian people about the importance of maintaining health is now starting to change.In the past, many people would only screen themselves after they became ill, and now more families are starting to prioritize prevention and early detection, or preventative care, as part of a healthy lifestyle.
This trend is clearly visible among young families and millennials who are increasingly actively seeking health information, seeing each other regularly and ensuring that children receive full vaccinations from an early age.This approach, known as preventive care, is considered more effective in maintaining long-term quality of life.
This shift in mindset is also driving transformation in the healthcare sector.Many service providers are now focusing not only on treatment, but also on strengthening the health ecosystem that supports the entire health journey of a family, from pregnancy planning to child health.
One concrete step comes from Bumame, which is expanding its services by offering comprehensive family health programs.This expansion was made in a strategic partnership with the immunization service provider for children Immune, and in collaboration with Prof.Dr.Nusratuddin Abdullah, Sp.OG, Subsp.I-F.E.R (K), MARS from Nusraya Fertility Center (Nusraya IVF) for the development of pathology laboratory at Astra Medical Clinic (AMC.
Supporting Pregnancy and Family Planning Programs
Since February 2026, Bumame has provided diagnostic laboratories to Astra Medic Clinic (AMC), Makassar - one of the leading pre-pregnancy and IVF clinics in Eastern Indonesia.
The presence of this facility is an important component for improving the quality of diagnostic services, especially for couples undergoing pregnancy programs.
In the world of fertility, the accuracy of laboratory tests is an important factor in determining the appropriate medical procedure.With this pathology clinic, doctors and patients can get complete and clear test results.
In addition, this partnership also opens wide access to health services for the people of eastern Indonesia, not only for the people of Makassar but also for other nearby cities.
James Andrew Wihardja, CEO of Bumame, explains that a collaborative approach is a key strategy to meet the increasingly complex healthcare needs of families.
“We are seeing a growing need for family health services, from prenatal health screenings, childhood vaccinations and regular health checkups.Therefore, Bumame works with many partners who have specific knowledge in this field to make the services more complete and accessible to the public,” said James Jakarmatai during the Fast event on Thursday.(2026/03/12).
According to him, the shift in preventive care reflects a major shift in society's view of health.
"Now more and more people are not waiting to get sick to come to a health center. They are starting to focus on prevention and early detection," he added.
Childhood vaccination is the key to early protection
In addition to strengthening its services in the maternity sector, Bumame is expanding its childhood vaccinations in collaboration with Immuni, a vaccination service platform focused on children's health.
According to vaccination specialist and internist Dr. Dirga Sakti Rambe, M.Sc, Sp.PD, FINASIM, FRSPH, FRCP, vaccination is one of the most effective health interventions to prevent a variety of serious diseases in children.
"Childhood vaccination is very important because many serious diseases can be prevented with adequate vaccination from childhood. In some cases, the vaccination of adults increases the risk, assuming that they had the basic vaccines when they were children," said Dr.Dirga explained at the same time.
He also saw significant changes in the thinking of today's parents.
She said millennials are more proactive in seeking health information and protecting children at an early age.
But challenges remain, especially for parents in urban areas with free mobility.
Despite increased awareness of the importance of vaccinations, busy activities often cause delays in children's immunization schedules.
- Aldi Taher's random marketing strategy makes Aldis Burger go viral on social media
- Bon Jovi will soon get a biopic, and Universal is gearing up for a major project about the iconic rock band.
- No need to queue at the bank!This is a list of ATMs in small denominations to exchange money for Eid 2026
Walk-in services for childhood immunizations
To deal with this problem, Bumame together with Imuni provide a program to vaccinate children with a tracking system in different clinics of Bumame.
This service is available in Bumame BSD from February 9, 2026 and will be extended to Bumame TB Simatupang and Bumame Cideng from March 24, 2026.
With the walk-in system, parents can easily bring their children for vaccination, making health services more practical and flexible.
This step is expected to help young families more easily implement preventive care measures.
Creating healthy families
Through this collaboration, Bumame hopes to provide easier, faster and more comprehensive access to health services so that people, especially young families, can take preventive health measures in a more convenient way.
In the future, Bumame also sees that partnerships with various healthcare providers will be an important approach to expand service coverage as well as provide a more comprehensive, reliable and convenient healthcare experience for the Indonesian people.
