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Archipelago 1 week ago

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Riau’s acute respiratory cases increase by 1,960 a week

Acute respiratory infection cases spread in 10 out of 12 cities and regencies in the province with seven regions implementing online learning to prevent haze exposure.

Society 1 month ago

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Intern doctor’s death renews concerns over workload and supervision

Since the start of the year, at least eight deaths involving intern and resident doctors have been reported across Indonesia, raising concerns over the health risks and pressures faced by young medical professionals.

Academia 1 month ago

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Nudging can strengthen Jakarta’s clean air policy

Addressing environmental challenges like air pollution requires not only regulatory measures but also behavioral intervention if Jakarta is to achieve its ambition of becoming a global city.

Academia 10 months ago

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The health workforce equity challenge in Asia

Across the region, the story of the health workforce reveals deep inequities.

Academia 1 year ago

Why health workers need urgent protection and funding

Global funding cuts and escalating attacks on health care, in direct violation of international laws, are colliding at the worst possible time for the world’s regions most vulnerable to disasters and conflicts.

Americas 1 year ago

Mass layoffs targeting 10,000 jobs hit US health agencies

Mass layoffs began at the major US health agencies on Tuesday as the Trump administration embarks on a sweeping and scientifically contested restructuring that will cut 10,000 jobs.

Academia 2 years ago

The world needs more humanitarians

Preparing for the climate crisis needs collective investment in a network of humanitarian first-responders.

Election Updates 2 years ago

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Health authorities ready to safeguard health of poll workers

National and local health authorities are gearing up preparations to ensure poll workers stay healthy throughout election day on Feb. 14, ranging from opening Puskesmas for 24 hours to readying thousands of health first responders.

Academia 2 years ago

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Upgrading the knowledge of posyandu volunteers key to addressing stunting

Posyandu volunteers are the extension of formal health workers to reach stunting reduction targets, especially in rural areas where access to health facilities is limited.

Editorial 3 years ago

More foreign doctors won’t hurt

There should be more doctors outside of big cities to ensure better access to good health services in rural areas.

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