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Dawn of a worse dengue era

Editorial 2 years ago

Dawn of a worse dengue era

The Health Ministry estimated in 2017 that a dengue outbreak, which sickened around 200,000 people, cost the economy nearly Rp 1 trillion (US$61 million).

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

Society 2 years 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.

The fight against dengue fever: Light at the end of the tunnel?

Academia 2 years ago

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The fight against dengue fever: Light at the end of the tunnel?

The search for a dengue vaccine continued and some encouraging new developments are a cause for measured optimism.

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.

Ministry reassures public following six mycoplasma pneumonia cases

Society 2 years ago

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Ministry reassures public following six mycoplasma pneumonia cases

All patients, children between 3 and 12 years old in Jakarta, have recovered following treatments in hospitals and as outpatients, according to the Health Ministry.

Indonesia heightens monitoring in response to ‘mysterious pneumonia’ outbreak in China

Society 2 years ago

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Indonesia heightens monitoring in response to ‘mysterious pneumonia’ outbreak in China

The Health Ministry has issued a circular urging health workers to closely monitor respiratory cases at their respective facilities and regularly report the data to authorities.

WHO asks China for more data on respiratory illnesses outbreak

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

WHO asks China for more data on respiratory illnesses outbreak

Northern China has reported an increase in "influenza-like illness" since mid-October when compared to the same period in the previous three years, the WHO said.

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.

Govt steps up efforts to curb anthrax after outbreak kills 3 people

Archipelago 3 years ago

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Govt steps up efforts to curb anthrax after outbreak kills 3 people

The first deceased tested positive for the bacterial infection, while the other two showed clinical symptoms of anthrax, according to the health official.

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