PTD & YKB: Working Together to Improve the Health of Workers, and the Community in Indonesia
In 2003, the UK-owned clothing manufacturer PT Dewhirst (PTD) and the Indonesian health organization Yayasan Kusuma Buana (YKB) established a clinic in Bandung Indonesia to improve worker and community health. Started with seed money provided by Marks and Spencer (M&S), the sole customer of PTD, the clinic reached the breakeven point within two years and continues to be self-sustaining. As of 2008, the clinic was serving over 7,400 workers, family members, and individuals from nearby communities. Key factors in this success include how PTD implements the government-mandated health insurance for its workers, and the quality of YKB services, as well as the willingness of the private health insurance company used by PTD, Medika Pratama (MP), to cover health education. The company partner has experienced reduced absenteeism and labor turnover, increased production, and improved health among its workers. The NGO partner is expanding the range of services it offers, most recently adding TB treatment, and plans additional high-quality services. Both partners are committed to helping others replicate their approach to ensuring sustainable health care for workers and communities in Indonesia.
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