New Health Facility Inaugurated in Ankara
During the inauguration ceremony of the new production facility in Ankara's Gölbaşı district, goals to increase domestic production in health technologies and reduce foreign dependency were shared.
The DESU production facility opened in Ankara's Gölbaşı with the participation of Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz stood out as a critical step toward increasing domestic production capacity in health technologies.
Inauguration Ceremony of the New Production Facility
Growing through the financial partnership of Ziraat Katılım, DESU's new production facility in Ankara's Gölbaşı was put into service with an official ceremony. State officials and industry representatives who attended the opening inspected the production activities on-site.
Domestic Production and Foreign Dependency Goals
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz stated that increasing domestic production in high-technology pharmaceuticals and medical devices is among their primary priorities. It was emphasized that their goal is to ensure supply security in critical products and reduce foreign dependency.
Medical Device Export Growth Figures
While it was noted that the domestic production share of the medical device sector is around 15 percent, this rate is aimed to be elevated to a more advanced level. The sector's exports rose from $533 million in 2017 to approximately $1.3 billion in 2025.
Turkey's Position in the Global Market
It was announced that the ratio of exports to imports increased from 23 percent to 44 percent. Today, Turkey has reached a stronger position in global markets by exporting medical devices to more than 170 countries.
Domestic Production Rates in the Pharmaceutical Sector
It was stated that a significant level has also been reached in terms of domestic production in the pharmaceutical sector. On a box basis, the share of domestic production, which was 75 percent in 2016, rose to 92 percent in 2025 and was maintained in the first eight months of 2026.
Financial Support and Real Sector Approach
Ziraat Katılım General Manager Metin Özdemir stated that participation finance not only provides resources but also offers an approach that supports production and the development of the real sector.