U.S. Donates 24 Portable X-Ray Machines to Indonesia to Boost Healthcare Services

Initiatives

The United States has a vast number of records of donations. The country has initiated the distribution of billions of dollars to various countries. The diversified and well-established factors expand in areas such as security funding and economic development. Being the largest donor, the popular contribution to HIV/AIDS received a certain level of appreciation and encouraged several other countries to contribute to the healthcare sector.

The United States government initiated a donation of 24 portable X-ray machines to Indonesia’s government on 3rd June 2025. The government’s contribution to another government of Indonesia is elevating the healthcare market. This is a support for the efforts of the country to extend the availability of the required healthcare services. During the handover ceremony, Charge d’affaires (CDA) Health C. Merritt showcased the equipment to the Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin. With the initiative, the United States is bolstering Indonesia’s healthcare potential.

About the portable X-ray machines

The portable X-ray machines cost around $2 million, which will benefit healthcare workers and professionals as well. It will help to perform a complex diagnostic procedure, mainly in areas where medical imaging has been limited. Further, the machines will be delivered to 24 district hospitals in four provinces. It will help Indonesia reduce the tuberculosis rate. The US government’s donation of 145,000 doses of TB preventive treatment drugs, costing $1.5 million in the year 2024.

Future

The United States and Indonesia both have a positive and historical collaborative relationship, fueling many sectors. The sectors consist of education, disaster management, health, and infrastructure. The future accelerates the growth of the healthcare industry in the respective region. By the donation of equipment, the professional relationship will strengthen the foundation and leverage the exchange of technological knowledge.

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