Indonesia’s first CT scanner manufacturing facility opened

JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – – Indonesia’s first CT scanner production facility aims to improve access to advanced diagnostic technology and accelerate delivery to healthcare providers, according to The Healthcare Technology Report. 

The facility has been opened by PT Kalbe Farma Tbk (Kalbe), through its subsidiary Forsta, and GE HealthCare. 

The initiative will support national healthcare resilience, create skilled jobs, and foster innovation. 

“This facility will help us respond faster to local needs while maintaining the highest international standards of quality and safety,” said Elie Chaillot, President & CEO of GE HealthCare International. 

“This production facility improves access to critical advanced diagnostic technology, creates high value jobs and supports the development of Indonesia’s health technology workforce.”

With a population of over 280 million spread across thousands of islands, Indonesia faces unique challenges in healthcare access. By establishing local production, Kalbe and GE HealthCare aim to reduce reliance on imports, cut delivery times, and make life-saving diagnostic tools more accessible to hospitals and clinics nationwide.

“The strategic partnership between Kalbe and GE HealthCare to supply CT scan machines locally exemplifies Kalbe’s commitment to government efforts focused on supporting national health resilience and local health industry self-sufficiency. We hope that by producing the CT Scan machines domestically will also enhance healthcare services and improve the quality of life for the Indonesian population,” stated Irawati Setiady, President Director of Kalbe.

The new production facility is expected to create high-value employment opportunities, supporting the growth of Indonesia’s health technology workforce and enabling knowledge transfer in advanced medical manufacturing.