ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – German medical device company Beurer has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting hypertension control efforts in Indonesia through closer collaboration with the government and healthcare professionals.
Speaking during the 2026 World Hypertension Day event in Jakarta, Managing Director of PT Beurer Healthcare and Wellbeing Indonesia, Aria Verdin, said tackling hypertension requires strong cooperation among multiple stakeholders.
“We cannot work alone. Collaboration with many parties is essential to help control hypertension in Indonesia,” he said.
At the event held in Jakarta on Sunday, May 17, 2026, Indonesian Ministry of Health representative Siti Nadia Tarmizi highlighted that hypertension remains one of the most prevalent diseases in the country between 2009 and 2023.
“Previously, hypertension prevalence was around 18 percent. Today it has reached 30 percent, meaning one in three Indonesians is living with hypertension,” Nadia said.
She warned that hypertension continues to be a major public health concern because it often develops without symptoms, earning its reputation as a “silent killer.”
Many people only realize they have high blood pressure after suffering serious complications such as stroke, heart disease, or kidney failure.
As part of its support for government healthcare programs, Beurer has also established production facilities in Indonesia to ensure its medical devices supplied to community health centers and government hospitals comply with local content requirements (TKDN).
According to Aria, Beurer’s blood pressure monitoring products have been available in Indonesia since 2008. However, the company is now intensifying efforts to expand distribution and public education regarding the use of digital blood pressure monitors.
Among the products introduced were the Beurer BM23 and Beurer BM27, digital blood pressure monitors designed with a one-button operation system for ease of use.
“With just one button, people do not get confused. Simply press it and the device works automatically,” he explained.
In addition to user-friendly operation, the devices are equipped with a scan-and-save feature that allows blood pressure readings to be stored directly in a smartphone application without manual recording.
The technology is considered especially useful for younger generations, who are increasingly vulnerable to hypertension.
“Hypertension is no longer affecting only senior citizens. More young people are now experiencing it as well,” he added.
Beurer’s devices also feature blood pressure history storage, enabling patients to share recorded data directly with doctors for easier long-term monitoring.
Furthermore, the devices utilize USB charging, offering greater practicality for modern lifestyles.
Beurer expressed hope that practical and affordable healthcare technology can encourage Indonesians to monitor their blood pressure more regularly and help prevent hypertension-related complications at an early stage. (Silvia Andriani)
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