Indonesia expanding its economic engagement with healthcare sector
KARACHI: Indonesia is expanding its economic engagement with Pakistan’s healthcare sector through Indonesian Medica, a dedicated Indonesian showcase at the Health Asia Expo & Conference 2026, being held from September 10 to 12 at the Karachi Expo Centre, where Indonesia is the Country Partner. Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal inaugurated Health Asia 2026 and later visited the…
Indonesia is broadening its economic involvement with Pakistan's healthcare industry through Indonesian Medica, a dedicated showcase at the Health Asia Expo & Conference 2026, held in Karachi from September 10 to 12. Indonesian Medica is organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, featuring the Indonesian Medical Device Ecosystem Development Association (HIPELKI) and companies like PT Sugih Instrumento Abadi, PT Ocean Medica, and PT Eagle Indo Pharma.
The showcase aims to facilitate direct engagement between Indonesian participants and Pakistani industry stakeholders, going beyond product display to build sustainable business relationships. Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal inaugurated the event and visited the Indonesian Medica pavilion, expressing appreciation for bilateral cooperation in health.
The minister highlighted Pakistan's growing healthcare needs, emphasizing the importance of preventive healthcare and health technologies to address the rapidly increasing population. He also called for foreign manufacturers to enter into technology-transfer partnerships with Pakistani companies to develop long-term domestic manufacturing capacity.
Additionally, Pakistan is exploring a potential agreement with Indonesia to support local vaccine production and is digitizing the licensing and registration of medical devices to streamline processes. The Health Asia 2026 event is expected to generate more than $100 million in business and attract over 20,000 visitors from 29 countries.
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