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Editorial 6 months ago
Forgetting healthcare basics
As the health system grapples with the unprecedented spread of misinformation, fueling vaccine hesitancy and eroding public trust in the government’s health programs, it is more critical than ever for the government to reinvest in the foundations of public health.
Society 9 months ago
PREMIUM
Stunting declines nationwide, but underlying risks remain
The Health Ministry has reported a decline in the national stunting rate among children, from 21.5 percent in 2023 to 19.8 percent last year, marking progress toward reaching President Prabowo Subianto’s 14 percent target although experts warn substantial efforts are still needed to maintain progress.
Academia 1 year ago
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Screening for a healthier Indonesia under Prabowo
While the country has made strides in addressing challenges like maternal mortality, stunting and infectious diseases, data shows that NCDs such as IHD, stroke and diabetes have become the leading causes of death and disability.
National 5 years ago
COVID-19: Health of 25 million toddlers at risk as Posyandu disrupted by pandemic
The health of 25 million toddlers across the archipelago is at risk as the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted services provided by the integrated health services posts (Posyandu), according to data from the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI).
Opinion 5 years ago
Don’t let this pandemic cause another outbreak
Fear of virus exposure has been preventing parents from taking children to hospitals or clinics for routine vaccinations. With the extension of the PSBB, Indonesia is likely to see a significant decline in its immunization coverage unless breakthrough steps are taken to ensure safe immunization services during the pandemic.
National 6 years ago
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Fatherly love: Dads step up to plate for child health in East Flores
It has been common practice for fathers to take their children to the local Posyandu in Boru Kedang village, Wulanggitang district, ever since village authorities introduced the Posyandu Bapak (Father for Posyandu) program five years ago.
National 6 years ago
East Java’s first Posyandu for people with disabilities opens in Malang
Posyandu head Ken Karta said the Posyandu was established because of the difficulty that people with disabilities in the area faced in accessing health services at community health centers (Puskesmas) and hospitals.
