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Society 4 months ago
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Indonesia boosts vigilance after man found to be close contact of hantavirus patient
During a livestreamed press briefing on Monday, Health Ministry acting director general for disease control Andi Saguni said health authorities were bolstering their screening of international travelers coming into the country through ships or airplanes for the zoonotic virus.
Society 4 months ago
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Intern deaths prompt overhaul of medical training system
The Health Ministry has pledged to overhaul Indonesia’s medical internship program to ensure fewer working hours and adequate leave, following the deaths of four intern doctors in just two months amid mounting scrutiny over overwork in the system.
Society 4 months ago
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Fourth intern doctor death in two months fuels calls for reform
The recent death of another intern doctor in Jambi, allegedly linked to overwork, marks the fourth such fatality in just two months and has intensified scrutiny of Indonesia’s medical internship program, with observers calling for urgent reforms to improve working conditions and trainee protection.
Society 4 months ago
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Malaria hits record high in Indonesia as elimination challenges persist
Geographical conditions of malaria hotspots, climate-induced extreme weather, people migrations and limited funding are among obstacles to health authorities’ effort to achieve national target of disease elimination by 2030.
Society 4 months ago
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Rising anti-vax sentiment undermines child immunization efforts
A renewed measles vaccination drive following a recent outbreak in several regions has fueled public debate over vaccine necessity and effectiveness, exposing resistance among some parents who refuse immunization for their children.
Editorial 4 months ago
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Our doctors are dying
Last month, three intern doctors died within just 11 days from complications linked to dengue fever, anemia, and measles. While official reforms promise to protect medical interns, the tragic deaths reveal a system where "safety limits" exist only on paper.
Society 4 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 4 months ago
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Intern doctor fatalities fuel concerns over heavy workload, low welfare
Although Health Ministry regulations stipulate that intern doctors should work a maximum of 48 hours per week, or eight hours a day over six working days, Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) chairman Slamet Budiarto said practices in the field often fall short of these standards.
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