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Society 6 months 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 8 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 1 year 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 1 year 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.
Society 1 year ago
Health Ministry admits bullying rampant at med schools following suicide case
The recent suicide of a Diponegoro University medical resident in Semarang, Central Java, allegedly as the result of bullying, is only the tip of the iceberg, the Health Ministry has confirmed, while promising to take stern measures against the deep-seated problem found at medical education institutions across the country.
Society 1 year ago
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Government ramps up fight against tuberculosis amid concerns over economic impact
The government plans to run clinical trials of several vaccines to curb the surging number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) this year, amid concerns the disease might affect economic growth, ministers said on Monday.
