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Partnering with Local Firms, Philips Supports Medical Device Self-Reliance Through Local Production of Ultrasound and Patient Monitors

Collaborations with PT PHC Indonesia and PT Graha Teknomedika will support local production of advanced ultrasound and hospital patient monitoring solutions for Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia, January 26, 2026 – Philips a global leader in health technology, announced partnerships with local medical device manufacturers PT PHC Indonesia (formerly known as Panasonic Healthcare Indonesia), a subsidiary of Gobel Group, one of Indonesia’s leading business groups established since 1956 and PT Graha Teknomedika to locally produce its advanced ultrasound systems and hospital patient monitoring equipment for use in Indonesia. The partnerships expand the company’s already significant presence in the country, where it employs more than 3,900 people across 12 cities, including a manufacturing facility in Batam.

The local-for-local partnerships combine Philips’ global healthcare technology expertise with local manufacturing capabilities to support technology and skills transfer, and local talent development, to support Indonesia’s healthcare industry and the country’s economy. By manufacturing essential healthcare technologies locally, Philips aims to improve access to high-quality care in Indonesia and help more patients receive better care.

“We welcome initiatives aimed at strengthening domestic medical device production while also driving the transformation of healthcare services in Indonesia,” said the Director General of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices at the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. L. Rizka Andalucia. “The development of domestic manufacturing capacity will strengthen the resilience of the national supply chain, promote higher technological standards, and support the realization of a more robust and self-reliant healthcare system,” she added.

Expanding access to ultrasound care

Through its partnership with PT PHC Indonesia, Philips plans to explore local production of ultrasound systems to support hospitals and clinics nationwide as demand for medical imaging continues to grow.

Philips’ ultrasound solutions deliver high-resolution, real-time imaging for applications including general imaging, cardiology, and women’s health. AI-enabled features help clinicians work more efficiently and support consistent clinical outcomes. Local manufacturing supports expanded access, enabling faster diagnoses and better treatment decisions.

"This collaboration reflects our commitment to strengthening Indonesia’s medical device manufacturing capabilities through positive and constructive partnerships,” said Yuji Okada, President Director, PT PHC Indonesia. “By focusing on local production and technology transfer, we aim to support national healthcare priorities and improve access to reliable diagnostic solutions for healthcare providers across Indonesia.”

Supporting hospital care with patient monitoring

Philips is partnering with PT Graha Teknomedika to locally produce hospital patient monitoring systems, supporting growing demand in hospital care and the need to manage complex and critically ill patients.

Philips’ monitoring solutions track patient vital signs such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure, using smart alarms, advanced clinical decision support tools and integrated analytics to help clinicians proactively detect early changes in a patient’s condition. With connectivity across hospital systems, the solutions support continuous patient surveillance, timely clinical decisions, and improved clinical outcomes. Local production is expected to enhance availability and adoption across care settings, across Indonesia.

Partnering with Philips enables us to accelerate the adoption of advanced patient monitoring technologies in Indonesia” said Drs. Masrizal Achmad Syarief, President Director of PT Graha Teknomedika. “We are proud to collaborate closely with Philips in bringing together global innovation with local manufacturing expertise to enhance clinical care and contribute to a more resilient healthcare system.

Long-term commitment to Indonesia’s healthcare system

“Partnering with trusted local manufacturers in Indonesia represents the embodiment of our company’s purpose to expand access to meaningful health technology, while simultaneously strengthening local capabilities and the self-reliance of the national healthcare industry,” said Astri R. Dharmawan, President Director of Philips Indonesia. “This collaboration reflects our long-term commitment to Indonesia, through sustained cooperation with the government and industry partners, to support the national healthcare transformation agenda and deliver better care to more people.”

Philips has a long-standing presence in Indonesia, employing more than 3,900 people across 12 cities and operating a manufacturing facility in Batam. The company has worked closely with healthcare providers, partners, and government stakeholders to support hospitals and clinics nationwide with healthcare technologies, services, and clinical training. This includes a previously announced multiyear agreement between Philips and Indonesia’s Ministry of Health to deploy state-of-the-art image-guided therapy systems across all 38 provinces nationwide, under the Strengthening Indonesia’s Healthcare Referral Network (SIHREN) project.

EuroCham was pleased to participate in “Navigating Indonesia’s Healthcare Transformation 2026+”, organized by PT Anugerah Pharmindo Lestari (APL), an esteemed Gold Member of EuroCham. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, pharmaceutical and medical device principals, hospital-linked retail groups, and industry thought leaders to collectively shape the future of Indonesia’s healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device landscape for 2026 and beyond.

The programme featured insights from representatives of the Ministry of Health, Food and Drug Supervision Agency, the Indonesia Healthcare Corporation, and the Association of Healthtech Indonesia, along with a talk show on transforming the patient journey through innovative solutions.

The event provided valuable perspectives on government policy directions—particularly in promoting preventive care, ensuring equitable access to healthcare across Indonesia, identifying long-term opportunities for foreign investors in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, and advancing strategies to strengthen the healthcare workforce and expand patient coverage to reduce out-of-pocket spending—all highlighting the need for stronger collaboration between government, industry, academia, and healthcare providers.

Thank you APL, for organizing such an insightful event.