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Opinion 6 years ago
Why we may have lost battle against coronavirus
After beating the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) epidemics in the past, we may think we will win the battle against the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). But this optimism is turning into pessimism.
Opinion 6 years ago
Mayor, governor declare war on cobras and pigs
Government agencies as representatives of the state, should counter any threat facing its citizens, as in the cases of the cobra invasion and swine fever epidemic. I am afraid, however, that many officials too frequently resort to conspiracy theories and pretend not to know the roots of a problem as has happened in Depok and North Sumatra.
Opinion 6 years ago
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Swine fever may affect millions of people in Indonesia
The African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs with almost 100 percent case fatality but harmless to humans and other animals. There are a number of reasons why these diseases should be a major concern for the Indonesian government and people.
Opinion 7 years ago
Managing climate risks for early warning system on epidemics
Knowledge of climate patterns may help health workers to recognize the prevalence of diseases like malaria and dengue. In Indonesia, the outbreak period mostly occurs during the wet season from October to March and peaks in January to February.
