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Archipelago 1 year 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.
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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Syphilis cases surge among teens amid risky behavior, lack of education
Syphilis infections in Indonesia have continued to rise over the past few years, with a notable upward trend being recorded among teenagers, a situation attributed by health experts to risky sexual behavior and a lack of comprehensive sex education.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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Papua primary target in battle to eradicate malaria nationwide
The six provinces in the country’s easternmost region account for 90 percent of the national caseload, whereas nearly 80 percent of all regencies and cities across the country have been declared malaria-free.
Society 1 year ago
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More than 8 million take government’s free birthday checkups
Around two-thirds of people participating in the free birthday health screening are women, according to the Health Ministry, with health workers detecting dental problems, hypertension, diabetes and obesity as the top four health issues found during the checkups.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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Govt eyes Bali, Labuan Bajo to develop medical tourism industry
Each year, an estimated 1 million to 2 million Indonesians travel abroad for medical treatment, leading to losses of approximately Rp 163 trillion (US$10 billion) annually in capital outflows. The massive losses underscore the urgent need to develop high-quality medical tourism within Indonesia.
Society 1 year ago
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Health Ministry issues warning over COVID-19 surge in Asia
The Health Ministry has urged health facilities to stay alert and increase surveillance of COVID-19 amid a surge in cases caused by a more transmissible but less deadly Omicron subvariant in several countries across Asia.
Society 1 year ago
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Stunting declines nationwide, but underlying risks remain
The Health Ministry has reported a decline in the national stunting rate among children, from 21.5 percent in 2023 to 19.8 percent last year, marking progress toward reaching President Prabowo Subianto’s 14 percent target although experts warn substantial efforts are still needed to maintain progress.
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