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Companies 3 months ago
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Indonesia’s first blood plasma facility to begin operations next year
The Karawang facility is being developed by PT SK Plasma Core Indonesia, a joint venture between South Korea's SK Plasma and Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund INA, with an investment of US$150 million.
Society 5 months ago
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Govt introduces nutrition grade on drinks to curb unhealthy diets
The new policy classifies drinks from A to D with corresponding color codes based on the percentage of sugar, salt and fat content per 100 milliliters of sugary drinks, which determined with lab testing supervised by authorities.
Society 1 year ago
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West Java family tragedy exposes silent toll of mental health crisis
A mother’s suicide in West Java, which also claimed the lives of her two children, has cast a harsh spotlight on Indonesia’s deepening mental health crisis, where economic hardship, stigma and limited access to care continue to drive rising, yet vastly underreported, cases of self-harm.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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Govt starts rolling out free health screening for schoolchildren
The program offers 15 different types of health screenings, including nutritional status assessments, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, as well as screenings for tuberculosis, anemia and thalassemia.
Society 1 year ago
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Health minister faces fresh backlash over policies
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin’s push to overhaul the healthcare system has sparked fresh backlash from medical professionals and professors, while his recent controversial remarks have further fueled public scrutiny.
Society 1 year ago
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Govt defends tuberculosis vaccine trial in Indonesia
The clinical trials for a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate developed with funding from the Gates Foundation are taking place in Indonesia under close monitoring by multiple national and international institutions and researchers, according to the Health Ministry.
Society 1 year ago
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Indonesia's health programs unswayed by US exit from WHO
Health programs in Indonesia are unlikely to be significantly impacted after the US' withdrawal from the WHO, as Indonesia is not financially dependent on the organization and the planned programs are expected to continue, the government assured.
Society 2 years ago
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Indonesia tightens mpox surveillance following three new suspected cases in Jakarta
Authorities have been ramping up mitigation measures against the spread of mpox as three suspected cases are reportedly found in Jakarta, with one case being closely monitored at a health facility and the other two undergoing self-isolation at home.
Society 2 years ago
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Bullying among medical residents in spotlight following suicide case
A recent survey by the Health Ministry found that one in five medical residents suffered from depression, with 3.3 percent of the respondents, or almost 400 resident physicians, admitting to having thoughts of self-harm or suicide in the two weeks before the survey.
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