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Jakarta 4 months ago
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Outdoor workers face rising health risks amid dry season
As the dry season is creeping in and projected to be longer and drier due to El Niño, workers who spend most of their time outside may face higher risks of heat-related disease alongside other health conditions, such as respiratory infection.
Society 10 months ago
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Govt mulls over expanding Wolbachia-based dengue control
One of the main challenges hindering the expansion of the program to spread Wolbachia-infected mosquitos in dozens of other cities in Indonesia is limited funding, with the government aiming to work with international partners to overcome the hindrance.
Society 11 months ago
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Spike in influenza cases prompts calls for stronger public health measures
A jump in Influenza A cases nationwide over the past few weeks has prompted calls for the government to bolster health protocols and boost awareness to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly.
Editorial 1 year ago
Forgetting healthcare basics
As the health system grapples with the unprecedented spread of misinformation, fueling vaccine hesitancy and eroding public trust in the government’s health programs, it is more critical than ever for the government to reinvest in the foundations of public health.
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.
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