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Papua primary target in battle to eradicate malaria nationwide

Archipelago 9 months 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.

Ministry urges public to remain calm as dengue cases, deaths soar

Society 1 year ago

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Ministry urges public to remain calm as dengue cases, deaths soar

The Health Ministry has recorded at least 43,200 dengue cases and 404 deaths nationwide as of March 23, almost triple the same period last year. Experts are blaming El Niño as an important figure that leads to the dengue cases and deaths soaring this year.

Dengue cases rise as rainy season peaks

Society 2 years ago

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Dengue cases rise as rainy season peaks

As regions across the country report a rise in dengue fever cases and deaths, the Health Ministry has downplayed the disease's spread but still urged the public to exercise vigilance by taking preventive measures.

Govt gives extra polio jabs to 8 million children following recent cases

Society 2 years ago

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Govt gives extra polio jabs to 8 million children following recent cases

Some 3.6 million children, or 42 percent of the vaccination target, in East Java, Central Java and Yogyakarta have received the first dose of extra polio vaccine. They are slated to receive the second dose on Jan. 19.

BNPB to form task force to combat rabies outbreak in East Nusa Tenggara

Society 2 years ago

BNPB to form task force to combat rabies outbreak in East Nusa Tenggara

The BNPB gained experience in handling diseases in animals during a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in 2022.

Dengue outbreak bites as COVID-19 cases rise

Society 3 years ago

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Dengue outbreak bites as COVID-19 cases rise

The number of dengue fever cases continue to rise in Indonesia, as health authorities battle to stem the spread of the highly contagious Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 that have triggered a fourth wave of infections in the country.

Coronavirus means working from home for many. But some say it's easier said than done.

City 5 years ago

Coronavirus means working from home for many. But some say it's easier said than done.

The seemingly open-ended nature of working from home is a common concern among those thrust into the new workflow.

What you need to know about large-scale social restrictions in Jakarta

City 5 years ago

What you need to know about large-scale social restrictions in Jakarta

Jakarta is set to impose again large-scale social restrictions to further limit movement starting Monday, but what does this mean?

Indonesia’s premature easing of restrictions risks prolonged first wave

National 5 years ago

Indonesia’s premature easing of restrictions risks prolonged first wave

Indonesia's score for community understanding, which is based on mobility data from Apple and Google to gauge the change in people’s behavior, has decreased.

Jakarta to provide hospitals with COVID-19 survivors’ plasma to treat patients

City 5 years ago

Jakarta to provide hospitals with COVID-19 survivors’ plasma to treat patients

Convalescent plasma has proven effective in small studies to treat infectious diseases including Ebola and SARS.

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