Indonesia boosts ventilator production to curb COVID-19
Indonesian Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has said the ministry had coordinated with four major local producers to develop ventilators to meet skyrocketing demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illustrative photo. (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesian Industry Minister Agus
Gumiwang Kartasasmita has said the ministry had coordinated with four major
local producers to develop ventilators to meet skyrocketing demand due to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Four producers include those from the University of Indonesia (UI); Yogya’s Gajah Mada University (UGM) in Yogykarta which is collaborating with PT Yogya Presisi Tehnikatama Industry and PT. Stechoq Robotika; Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB); and Surabaya Institute of Technology (ITS).
The ministry will help these producers gain access to necessary materials and components for quick production of standardised ventilators, Agus said, adding that most of the producers are developing low-cost ventilators and will begin production this month.
After the pandemic is brought under control, Indonesia will prioritise development of pharmaceutical and medical equipment sectors to meet domestic demand and reduce dependence on imports.
The Industry Ministry is also encouraging the production of herbal ingredients to add value for local medicine manufacturing as the country is well-known for its rich variety of herbs.
As of April 22, Indonesia had confirmed 7,418 cases of COVID-19 infection, with 635 deaths and 913 recoveries./.
Four producers include those from the University of Indonesia (UI); Yogya’s Gajah Mada University (UGM) in Yogykarta which is collaborating with PT Yogya Presisi Tehnikatama Industry and PT. Stechoq Robotika; Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB); and Surabaya Institute of Technology (ITS).
The ministry will help these producers gain access to necessary materials and components for quick production of standardised ventilators, Agus said, adding that most of the producers are developing low-cost ventilators and will begin production this month.
After the pandemic is brought under control, Indonesia will prioritise development of pharmaceutical and medical equipment sectors to meet domestic demand and reduce dependence on imports.
The Industry Ministry is also encouraging the production of herbal ingredients to add value for local medicine manufacturing as the country is well-known for its rich variety of herbs.
As of April 22, Indonesia had confirmed 7,418 cases of COVID-19 infection, with 635 deaths and 913 recoveries./.
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