THE keyword “equality” is used by Makarim Wibisono to describe Indonesia-US relations in the field of research, basic clinical training programs, and public health. “This cooperation is based on equality,” said the senior diplomat, now a member of the Health Department expert staff, last weekend.

Makarim was speaking of the Center for Biomedical and Health Research, the outcome of Health Minister Siti Fadilah’s meeting with Kathleen Se