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Society 1 year ago

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IDI lauds government’s new, free health screening plan

The nationwide free screening program is part of the government's broader aim to lower the mortality rate of certain NCDs and by doing so, reduce the country's overall burden by up to $1.6 trillion.

Society 1 year ago

IDI pushes for changes to PPDS system to tackle bullying

IDI pushes for cultural change to address bullying of residents in PPDS scheme.

Academia 1 year ago

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Why 1 million Indonesians flock to Malaysian hospitals annually

As many as 60 percent of medical tourists stated they had experienced a misdiagnosis at a domestic hospital. This situation forced them look for better and more reliable medical services abroad, a report says.

Politics 2 years ago

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Lawmakers pass omnibus health bill despite protests

The new Health Law allows foreign doctors to open practices in the country, eliminates mandatory health spending and transfers the authority to issue medical competency certificates from medical associations to the government, among hundreds of other changes.

Society 2 years ago

Doctors, nurses protest proposed changes to healthcare laws

The House of Representatives in February proposed a host of revisions to current healthcare laws, including making it easier for patients to bring criminal charges against healthcare workers for malpractice and allowing foreign talent to make up for staff shortages in Indonesia.

Society 2 years ago

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IDI renews call for health omnibus bill deliberation halt

The Indonesian Medical Association (IDI), staunchly opposed to the omnibus bill on health, once again demanded lawmakers stop the bill deliberation, arguing that if passed, it may risk undermining the role of medical associations.

Academia 3 years ago

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The pluses and minuses of omnibus health bill

The shortage of 150,000 doctors will not be met anytime soon by 92 medical schools across Indonesia.

Society 3 years ago

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IDI forms task force to prevent monkeypox outbreak in Indonesia

As monkeypox cases continue to increase globally, Indonesia’s largest group of doctors has created a task force dedicated to combating the virus, saying they are ready to aid the government in preventing an outbreak in the country, which has yet to report any infections.