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BPJS starts trial run toward equitable services for all JKN policyholders

Society 3 years ago

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BPJS starts trial run toward equitable services for all JKN policyholders

BPJS Kesehatan has started a trial run to eliminate the three-tiered health service system in its National Health Insurance (JKN) program, but some are concerned that this could result in downgraded services across all three classes.

How North Korea's COVID-19 outbreak could ignite a major health crisis

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

How North Korea's COVID-19 outbreak could ignite a major health crisis

The isolated North confirmed on Thursday its first COVID-19 infections since the pandemic emerged more than two years ago, shifting to the "maximum emergency epidemic prevention system" and imposing a national lockdown. On Friday it reported its first COVID-related death.

The need for G20 to push for global health reform

Academia 3 years ago

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The need for G20 to push for global health reform

Indonesia and India spent the least on health care in the last two decades. Indonesia spent only 1.9 percent of its GDP in 2000 and 2.9 percent in 2018, while India spent 4 percent in 2000 and 3.5 percent in 2018.

Global health champion Paul Farmer dies at 62

People 4 years ago

Global health champion Paul Farmer dies at 62

Paul Farmer, an American physician and medical anthropologist renowned for his innovative work in providing health care to poorer countries, died on Monday aged 62, said Partners in Health, the group he helped found.

Indonesia can improve access to, availability of medicine

Academia 4 years ago

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Indonesia can improve access to, availability of medicine

From a regulatory perspective, considerations and exceptions should be made for policies on the procurement of goods and services related to drugs, as they can have a direct impact on the quality of human development and even lives.

COVID-19 triggered a crisis in 2021. Will 2022 be the same?

Academia 4 years ago

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COVID-19 triggered a crisis in 2021. Will 2022 be the same?

The coronavirus will come back to haunt every country without a push to get the whole world vaccinated in 2022.

Why reforms in WHO's financing are urgent

Academia 4 years ago

Why reforms in WHO's financing are urgent

Currently, WHO depends on the goodwill of some of the same member states, who give additional voluntary funding, and other foundations and organizations.

Seize the moment to strengthen primary health care

Academia 4 years ago

Seize the moment to strengthen primary health care

Strong PHC-oriented health systems are critical to achieving Health for All.

Jokowi convinces and comforts a weary nation

Opinion 4 years ago

Jokowi convinces and comforts a weary nation

Unsurprisingly, because of the difficulties of life during the pandemic, many people resent the government. Some have gone so far as to threaten to launch an “endgame” to Jokowi’s time in power.

'Music soothes pain': Paris cellist plays for end-of-life patients

Art & Culture 4 years ago

'Music soothes pain': Paris cellist plays for end-of-life patients

Claire Oppert, a concert cellist trained at the Moscow Conservatory, visits the facility on Fridays to play for its residents - many of whom are struggling with physical pain as well as coming to terms with incurable illness.

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