Ministry of Health (MoH) of Indonesia

What is Indonesia’s Ministry of Health? The Ministry of Health of Indonesia, known as Kementerian Kesehatan or MoH, is the national government body responsible for overseeing public health affairs across the country. Established in 1945, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Indonesian government and functions as the central authority on healthcare policy, programs, and standards. What does Indonesia’s Ministry of Health do? The Ministry plays a pivotal role in regulating medical devices and household health products. Through its Directorate General of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, it issues marketing authorizations for medical devices by evaluating applications and assigning Nomor Izin Edar (NIE), a distribution approval number essential for legal market access. Medical devices in Indonesia are classified into risk-based categories (Classes A through D) which inform the depth of regulatory review and requirements.