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Jakarta bylaw aims to punish COVID-19 naysayers

People who refuse to take polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, undergo COVID-19 treatment or get vaccinated can be fined up to Rp 5 million.

National 5 years ago

Coronavirus stigma runs deep and dangerous in Indonesia

As the coronavirus rippled across the world's fourth most populous country, it also carried a stigma that public health experts say has stopped people from getting tested in fear of being shunned, and complicated the response to the pandemic.

National 5 years ago

For some Indonesians, COVID-19 stigma worse than disease

A recent survey by the LaporCOVID-19 (Report COVID-19) community found that stigma surrounding COVID-19 patients and survivors had persisted six months into the outbreak.

Opinion 5 years ago

COVID-19 kills as stigma harms families and society

In the history of communicable diseases, the stigma is often more malevolent than the disease itself.

World 5 years ago

'Recycles' help shield Mexico health workers from COVID-19 stigma

As coronavirus spread in Mexico, health care workers faced physical aggression on top of suspicion by people who viewed them as sources of infection. But in April, two cycling organizations came to their help, launching an initiative on social media inviting people to donate unused bicycles or spare parts to be given to healthcare workers.

World 5 years ago

Virus turns health workers in Egypt into 'outcasts'

While health workers in many countries are getting cheers and applause for risking their lives in the grueling battle against the disease, in some parts of the world they face suspicion and hostility.

National 5 years ago

Families, health workers face stigma as fear overtakes communities

In Persahabatan General Hospital in East Jakarta, medical workers, including nurses and doctors who treat COVID-19 patients, have reportedly been kicked out of boarding houses near the hospital.

Opinion 6 years ago

Join the youth in countering stigma of HIV/AIDS

An interconnected chain of social, political, cultural and economic factors diminishes the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS – particularly through persistent stigma and discrimination.

Business 6 years ago

Small businesses suffer as China virus shuts communities

As the virus claims more lives and infects thousands of people every day, it is also taking a toll on the country's small businesses that rely on spending from China's growing middle-class.

City 6 years ago

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Left-handers refuse to be held back by stigma

The discrimination aimed at left-handed people also stems from the fact that only around 10 percent of the population is left-handed

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Jakarta bylaw aims to punish COVID-19 naysayers

Coronavirus stigma runs deep and dangerous in Indonesia

For some Indonesians, COVID-19 stigma worse than disease

COVID-19 kills as stigma harms families and society

'Recycles' help shield Mexico health workers from COVID-19 stigma

Virus turns health workers in Egypt into 'outcasts'

Families, health workers face stigma as fear overtakes communities

Join the youth in countering stigma of HIV/AIDS

Small businesses suffer as China virus shuts communities

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Left-handers refuse to be held back by stigma

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Jakarta bylaw aims to punish COVID-19 naysayers

Coronavirus stigma runs deep and dangerous in Indonesia

For some Indonesians, COVID-19 stigma worse than disease

COVID-19 kills as stigma harms families and society

'Recycles' help shield Mexico health workers from COVID-19 stigma

Virus turns health workers in Egypt into 'outcasts'

Families, health workers face stigma as fear overtakes communities

Join the youth in countering stigma of HIV/AIDS

Small businesses suffer as China virus shuts communities

PREMIUM Left-handers refuse to be held back by stigma

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Left-handers refuse to be held back by stigma