Feb 26, 2026
Philips enters local manufacturing partnerships to advance healthcare access in Indonesia
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, today announced partnerships with local medical device manufacturers PT PHC Indonesia (formerly Panasonic Healthcare Indonesia), a subsidiary of the Gobel Group, and PT Graha Teknomedika to produce advanced ultrasound systems and patient monitors in Indonesia to meet domestic demand. This initiative is designed to comply with the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) requirements while strengthening the capabilities of the national medical device industry. The partnerships expand the company’s already significant presence in the country, where it currently employs more than 3,900 people across 12 cities, including at its manufacturing facility in Batam.
This local-for-local partnership combines Philips’ global expertise in health technology with local manufacturing capabilities to support technology and knowledge transfer, as well as the development of local talent. By producing health technology domestically, Philips aims to expand access to high-quality healthcare services, enabling more patients across Indonesia to receive better care.
Dr. L. Rizka Andalucia, Director General of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, in The Signing Ceremony of The MoU on Manufacturing Partnership
Expanding access to ultrasound care
Through its partnership with PT PHC Indonesia, Philips will explore the production of ultrasound systems to support the needs of hospitals and clinics across Indonesia, in line with the growing demand for medical imaging services.
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.
Nurul Ichwan, Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion Division, Ministry of Investment and Downstream Development/BKPM RI, in The Signing Ceremony of The MoU on Manufacturing Partnership
By manufacturing ultrasound systems locally, access to this technology can be expanded, enabling faster diagnoses and more accurate treatment decisions.
This collaboration reflects our commitment to strengthening Indonesia’s medical device manufacturing capabilities through positive and constructive partnerships. By focusing on local production and technology transfer, we aim to support national healthcare priorities while expanding access to reliable diagnostic solutions for healthcare providers across Indonesia.
Yuji Okada
President Director, PT PHC 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’ patient monitoring solutions can track vital signs such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure. Equipped with smart alarms, advanced clinical decision-support technology, and integrated analytics capabilities, these patient monitors help healthcare professionals proactively detect early changes in a patient’s condition with accuracy. With connectivity across hospital systems, the solutions support continuous patient surveillance, timely clinical decisions, and improved clinical outcomes.
Stephanie Sievers, Managing Director of Philips APAC, in The Signing Ceremony of The MoU on Manufacturing Partnership
By manufacturing patient monitors locally, it is expected that the availability and adoption of these solutions will expand across healthcare facilities throughout Indonesia.
Our partnership with Philips enables us to accelerate the adoption of advanced patient monitoring technology in Indonesia. We are proud to collaborate with Philips in bringing together global innovation and local manufacturing expertise to enhance the quality of clinical services while contributing to the realization of a more resilient healthcare system.
Drs. Masrizal Achmad Syarief
President Director, PT Graha Teknomedika.
Long-term commitment to Indonesia’s healthcare system
Partnering with trusted local manufacturers in Indonesia reflects our company’s purpose to expand access to meaningful health technology while strengthening local capabilities and the self-reliance of the national healthcare industry. This collaboration underscores 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.
Astri R. Dharmawan
President Director, Philips Indonesia.
Group photo between Philips and PT PHC Indonesia; PT Graha Teknomedika (GTM); DG of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices at Ministry of Health; Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion at Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM; and Director of IPAMP at Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia
To date, 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[1] 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.
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2024 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 67,800 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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Dr. L. Rizka Andalucia, Director General of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, in The Signing Ceremony of The MoU on Manufacturing Partnership
Stephanie Sievers, Managing Director of Philips APAC, in The Signing Ceremony of The MoU on Manufacturing Partnership
Nurul Ichwan, Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion Division, Ministry of Investment and Downstream Development/BKPM RI, in The Signing Ceremony of The MoU on Manufacturing Partnership
Group photo between Philips and PT PHC Indonesia; PT Graha Teknomedika (GTM); DG of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices at Ministry of Health; Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion at Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM; and Director of IPAMP at Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia
