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Collection of flu news, found 233 news.

BRIN seeks HMPV genetic research, diagnostic tests

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is encouraging genetic research on the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) ...

No special hMPV handling measures at hospitals: minister

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has not asked hospitals and health centers to make special preparations for ...

Indonesia steps up bird flu surveillance amidst global rise in cases

The Ministry of Health has issued a circular in response to reports of an increase in bird flu or avian influenza cases ...

Govt reports no case finding on HMPV virus in Indonesia

The Health Ministry reported no finding of cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), currently spreading in China, and ...

Megawati to skip Prabowo's inauguration over health

The fifth president of Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri, will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Prabowo ...

Indonesia amps up surveillance to prevent bird flu in humans

Indonesia has intensified measures such as surveillance and is pursuing other efforts to prevent avian influenza in ...

Climate change risks disease spread: Health Minister

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin emphasized the need for health infrastructure improvements to address climate ...

No risk of B virus outbreak in Indonesia so far: Ministry

Head of the communication and public services bureau at the Health Ministry Siti Nadia Tarmizi stated that they had yet ...

Indonesia's prospective Hajj pilgrims urged to get vaccinations

A health official recommended on Saturday that prospective Hajj pilgrims get vaccinated before departing for the ...

Amid expected holiday rush, a word of caution 

The Christmas and New Year holidays are only days away. During the year-end holiday period, many people may take a ...

Jakarta Health Agency informs of ways to prevent mycoplasma pneumonia

The Jakarta Health Agency (Dinas Kesehatan DKI Jakarta) highlighted three ways to prevent mycoplasma bacteria infection ...

Health Ministry raises vigilance against risk of pneumonia outbreak

The Ministry of Health is raising vigilance against the risk of a mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China by taking ...

Same COVID-19 measures can prevent acute respiratory infections: BRIN

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has advised people to take the same precautions against acute ...

Ministry reminds stakeholders to beware of Nipah virus transmission

The Indonesian Health Ministry reminded local governments, port health offices (KKP), health service facilities, and ...

IQA strengthens supervision on plant, animal distribution

The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (IQA), which was recently established by the government, can bolster supervision on ...