Kalbe and GE HealthCare Launch Indonesia’s First CT-Scanner Production Facility

In a significant move to strengthen Indonesia’s healthcare infrastructure, PT Kalbe Farma Tbk (Kalbe) and GE HealthCare have officially inaugurated the country’s first production facility dedicated to manufacturing technologically advanced CT (Computed Tomography) scanners. Located at PT Forsta Kalmedic Global (Forsta) in Bogor. The facility is a milestone in localizing advanced medical device production and enhancing diagnostic capabilities across the nation.

This pioneering production facility is the result of a strategic collaboration between Kalbe Farma’s subsidiary Forsta and GE HealthCare. It marks a major advancement in the country’s ambition to build a resilient, self-reliant healthcare system—by accelerating access to medical imaging technology and developing local manufacturing expertise.

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

CT scanners are among the ten medical devices prioritized by the Indonesian government for domestic production. This investment supports that policy while laying the foundation for future innovation and greater healthcare independence.