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A Brief History of Indonesian Rheumatology Association (IRA)

The Indonesian Rheumatology Association (IRA) was first established in Solo, Central Java in 1972 by Prof. Dr. R. Soeharso. At that time he was really concerned in regards with the increase of rheumatic patients having deformities. He and Dr. Soepanto, an orthopedic surgeon, then registered IRA as a one of SEAPAL member. The first Rheumatology Course in August 1982 became the starting point of the development of Rheumatology Science in Indonesia. Several participants in this course were then became the driving force in the development of Rheumatology in Indonesia.

Starting milestones of IRA development

First Rheumatology Periodic Course, August 9 – 13, 1982, Jakarta

Upgrading course on Immuno-rheumatology in 1989, Jakarta

First National Congress of IRA, July 28 – 30, 1983 in Semarang, Central Java.

The first congress outcomes:

Official

Officially declared Statutes / Post-secondary Law of IRA

First President

President elected was dr. A.R. Nasution

Launch of IRA Logo

Red circle with black edges symbolize the unity of Indonesia, two leafs symbolize the treatment and the red and white colors symbolized not only Indonesian flag but also inflammation and non-inflammation

Vision, Mission and Goals

Vision

Becoming a renowned organization nationally and internationally in advancing the field of rheumatology and musculoskeletal disease

Mission

> Advancing and developing knowledge and skill in rheumatology for its member, other health care professionals and society
> Applying knowledge and skill in rheumatology for the health and welfare of Indonesian in particular and humanity in general
> Establishing cooperation with parties related to the development of rheumatology field
> Connect, strengthen, and unite members and maintain professionalism among members

Goals

> Improve the knowledge and understanding of healthcare provider in regards with rheumatic disease
> Improve the knowledge and understanding of society and general community in regards with rheumatic diseases
> Improve the quality of life of rheumatic disease patients
> Build collaboration between health organizations especially in rheumatology field
> Provide training in rheumatology field for physician, healthcare providers, patients and societies

Rheumatologist Subspecialist / Consultant

During the congress of Indonesian Internal Medicine Association VI (KOPAPDI VI), July 24 – 28 1984, Rheumatologist was first introduced as one of the subspecialists in Internal Medicine in Indonesia, and dr. A.R. Nasution was inaugurated as the first Rheumatology Consultant. Later in 1986, Rheumatology Consultant were also granted to:

Dr. H.M. Adnan

from Jakarta

Dr. Harry Isbagio

from Jakarta

Dr. Gina H. Santoso

from Surabaya

Dr. Zaenal Effendi

from Surabaya

Dr. O.K. Moehad Sjah

from Medan

Dr. Agus Adi Lukito

from Bandung

Dr. E.S. Tehupeiory

from Makassar

IRA Today

Member

The current number of Internist Rheumatology Consultant (SpPD-KR) in Indonesia until June 2020 is 76, spread throughout the big cities in Indonesia.

Branches

Indonesian Rheumatology Association has 18 branches spread through out the big cities in Indonesia: Medan, Padang, Palembang, Bandar Lampung, Bandung, Jakarta, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Surakarta, Surabaya, Malang, Denpasar, Makassar, Manado, Banjarmasin and Balikpapan

Organizing Congress and Working Conference

National Congress is held every 4 years, whereas Working Conference is held every 2 years. During the event of Congress or Conference, there will be a national scientific meeting and discussion of organization affairs.

IRA National Congresses

Following are IRA national congresses which some of them held in conjunction with international Rheumatology meetings

1st National Congress of IRA, in July 1983, Semarang

Elected dr. A.R. Nasution, SpPD-KR as President of IRA

2nd National Congress of IRA in January 1987, Jakarta

Elected dr. A.R. Nasution, SpPD-KR as President of IRA. This congress was held in conjunction with the 1st ASEAN Congress of Rheumatology and the 1st International Congress of Rheumatology in Indonesia

3rd National Congress of IRA in September 1992, Bali

Elected dr. H.M. Adnan SpPD-KR as President of IRA. This congress was held in conjunction with 7th Congress of APLAR. For the second time International Rheumatology Congress was held in Indonesia

4th National Congress IRA in July 1997, Bandung

Elected dr. Harry Isbagio, SpPD-KR as President of IRA. This congress is held in conjunction with The 1st Congress of Indonesian SLE Association

5th National Congress IRA in June 2001, Surabaya

Elected dr. Harry Isbagio, SpPD-KR as President of IRA

6th National Congress IRA in June 2006, Surabaya

Elected Prof Dr. dr. Handono Kalim, SpPD-KR as President of IRA

7th National Congress IRA in December 2009, Bali

Elected Prof Dr. dr. Handono Kalim, SpPD-KR as President of IRA. This congress is held in conjunction with 1st Indonesian Japan Rheumatology Forum (IJRF)

8th National Congress IRA in December 2014, Medan

Elected dr. Sumariyono, SpPD-KR as President of IRA

9th National Congress IRA in June 2022, Makassar

Elected Dr. dr. Rudy Hidayat, SpPD-KR as President of IRA

Beside the National Congress, the branches of IRA held their annual meeting, which usually attended by 200 to 900 participants; depended on the host city. Aside from rheumatologist the meeting participants also includes general practitioners, internists, orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation medicine specialists and neurologists.

IRA & IRA Branches

Following are the annual scientific meeting organized by IRA and IRA branches

Temu Ilmiah Reumatologi (TIR) / Rheumatology Scientific Meeting

held annually in Jakarta, started in 1999, this year in 2016 is the 18th meeting

Kajian Ilmiah Reumatologi (KIRNAS) / Rheumatology Scientific Review or Rheumatology Annual Meeting

in Joglosemar (Jogjakarta/ Solo/ Semarang), started in 2006, this year in 2016 is the 11th meeting

Pain and Rheumatology Update (RPU)

in Sudema (Surabaya / Denpasar / Malang) started in 2007

Reumatologi Klinik Bandung (RKB) / Clinical Rheumatology Bandung

held annually in Bandung, since 2008, this year in 2016 is the 9th meeting.

Balikpapan Rheumatology Update (BRU)

in Balikpapan started in 2013

As the contribution for the treatment of rheumatic diseases

Indonesian Rheumatism Association has published several Guidelines in Rheumatology for following diseases

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

SLE

Gout

Pain Management

Fibromyalgia

Osteoporosis

IRA also work together with community organizations, such as Lupus Foundation of Indonesia, Syamsi Dhuha Foundation and Perhimpunan Masyarakat Peduli Reumatik (Permari) / Society for Care of Rheumatism

The collaboration intend to give appropriate information about rheumatic disease to society, help patients to understand their disease and find the better solution and care of their diseases. Together with rehabilitation medicine doctors, IRA also created the special exercises for patients with rheumatic diseases.

IRA Future

In the future IRA would like to encourage more young doctors in Indonesia to work in Rheumatology field. IRA will also work together with government, society as well as other health professionals to increase the awareness of rheumatic and autoimmune disease and find the better way to manage these diseases in Indonesia.

IRA

Perhimpunan Reumatologi Indonesia

Indonesian Rheumatology Association

IRA

A Brief History of Indonesian Rheumatology Association (IRA)​