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Society 5 months ago
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House queries TNI plan to distribute free vitamins
On Oct. 1, the Defense Ministry distributed 4.8 million doses of a multivitamin called Vitarma, produced by the Defense Ministry Pharmaceutical Center (Pusfarhan), to around 100 free meal kitchens across Jakarta. The supplements are intended for students and pregnant women who are beneficiaries of the government’s free meals program.
Health 6 months ago
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AI in health care: Can technology bridge Indonesia’s doctor shortage?
Artificial intelligence is being integrated into the national health system from diagnoses to early warning systems, reshaping service delivery and patient care through a developing framework that aims to ensure safety, accountability and trust.
Society 6 months ago
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Child obesity surges as junk food, sugary drinks take over
A surge in childhood obesity across Indonesia is raising the alarm, with experts warning that the country’s children face a greater risk of diabetes, heart disease and other life-threatening illnesses as junk food replaces healthier diets.
Society 7 months ago
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Measles, polio return as govt struggles with uneven coverage, incomplete immunization
Uneven vaccine coverage and incomplete immunization are among the key factors that have contributed to the return of measles, experts say, while the Health Ministry has recorded around 3,500 cases in at least 42 regions this year to date.
Society 7 months ago
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Indonesia's leprosy elimination campaign faces uphill battle amid stigma, prejudice
The prevailing stigma and prejudice against Hansen's disease, better known as leprosy, present a steep challenge as the government embarks on an accelerated capaign to eliminate the disease by 2030.
Society 7 months ago
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Govt to raise JKN premiums to lighten financial load
Details on the new premiums are still being deliberated among the Finance Ministry, Health Ministry and the Health Care and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan), before being submitted to the House of Representatives for further discussions.
Archipelago 7 months ago
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Death of a four-year-old due to extreme worm infection sparks online outrage
Over the following days, hundreds of live roundworms, collectively weighing around one kilogram, were expelled from her body, with some measuring up to 15 centimeters in length. Despite intensive care in the hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Raya passed away nine days later.
Politics 7 months ago
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East Kolaka regent arrested for graft when attending NasDem meeting
The arrest of East Kolaka regent Abdul Azis when he attended a NasDem Party meeting triggered strong reaction from party chair Surya Paloh, who urged law enforcement bodies to follow proper procedures in investigations.
Archipelago 7 months ago
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93 percent of Indonesian children have poor dental health, nationwide screening shows
Experts have long observed that many Indonesian parents underestimate the importance of baby teeth, resulting in neglect of their children’s oral health and failure to instill healthy dental habits early on.
