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National 6 years ago
COVID-19 infections among children overshadow plans to reopen schools
Indonesia’s pediatricians have raised concerns over the government’s plan to allow more schools to reopen, given that the share of children among COVID-19 fatalities is higher in Indonesia than in other countries.
Opinion 6 years ago
Stunting prevention in Indonesia: Strategy, will and collective effort
The consequences of stunting are immediate and lifelong. In addition to experiencing reduced cognitive function and delayed motor development, stunted children develop additional health problems in adulthood and stunted women have smaller babies, oftentimes perpetuating the vicious cycle of poverty.
National 6 years ago
More Indonesian children may become malnourished amid pandemic, UNICEF warns
UNICEF has warned that job losses, an overloaded healthcare system and limited access to food supplies amid the current health crisis could exacerbate the already poor living conditions of children deemed most susceptible to stunting and wasting.
Opinion 6 years ago
Why stunting persists despite smaller numbers of poor people
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia’s poverty rate has fallen to its lowest level ever. In September, statistics suggested there are 24.79 million poor people, equal to 9.22% of the nation’s population. Despite the improvements, health statistics tell us that around 30.8% of children remain undernourished or stunted.
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