The Indonesian Obstetrician and Gynecology Society (POGI) chairman Budi Wiweko (left) talks about the importance of improving Indonesian women's health on Thursday, next to Women's Empowerment and Children Protection Ministry special staff Siti Nia Nurhasanah Sjarifudin (center) and the moderator, in Jakarta. POGI launched the Save Indonesian Women (SPRIN) movement to help increase health services for women and reduce Indonesia's maternal mortality ratio. `

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Purbaya calls on journalists to step up scrutiny of government

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