Jakarta, June 20 -- The Indonesian government has urged the domestic medical device industry to strengthen import substitution, create jobs, facilitate technology transfer, and boost the use of locally produced goods.

In a statement issued on Friday, Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza noted that demand for medical devices in the country is projected to continue rising, driven by population growth, changing epidemiological patterns, and the expansion of healthcare facilities. However, imported products still dominate the market.

For example, ventilators are currently among the top 10 medical devices by import value, with imports reaching US$68.4 million in 2024-double the figure from the previous year.

This highlights the challenge...