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BRIN launches study to detect typhus-causing bacteria in Madiun rats

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is conducting research to detect Rickettsia typhi bacteria in rats ...

MBG big step to ensuring future healthy generation: UI

University of Indonesia (UI) Public Health professor, Fatma Lestari, emphasized that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) ...

Challenging journey for eradicating Tuberculosis in Indonesia

Tuberculosis has existed since ancient times, yet it remains one of the leading causes of death in the modern era. ...

81% of TB cases successfully detected in 2024: ministry

As many as 81 percent of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Indonesia were successfully identified in 2024, with 90 percent of ...

RI Govt prepares collaboration to strengthen TB Alert Villages

Indonesia's Health Ministry is carrying out collaboration to bolster the implementation of Tuberculosis (TB) Alert ...

Ministry detects 889 thousand TB cases by March 2025: Official

The Ministry of Health reported identifying 889 thousand Tuberculosis (TB) cases as of early March 2025, achieving 81 ...

Disseminating information on Wolbachia method a challenge: official

The utilization of the Wolbachia method to control dengue is running into challenges, especially in terms of ...

Japan’s First Discovery*1 on Visceral Fat and Immune Activity in Joint Research by Kirin Holdings and Kao

- Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (TOKYO:2503) and Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452) will participate in the Wakayama Health ...

BRIN formulates TB handling strategy 

Indonesia has the second-highest incidence of tuberculosis after India, therefore, integrated TB handling and genomic ...

Minister highlights health, knowledge to optimize demographic bonus

National Development Planning Minister Suharso Monoarfa emphasized the need to ensure the quality of health and ...

Govt prioritizing monkeypox vaccines for vulnerable groups: official

Internist and consultant on tropical and infectious diseases from the state-run Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), ...

Maternal mortality reduction depends on family planning success: govt

The Directorate of Productive Age and Older Adult Health at the Ministry of Health has said that the success of family ...

Booster dose still needed despite decline in COVID-19 cases: expert

The community still needs the third or booster COVID-19 vaccine dose even though COVID-19 cases have declined and the ...

Register now: Civil society shaping public health – A global AHF dialog

The Civil 20 (C20) Summit 2022 starts tomorrow in Indonesia, where AHF will host an exhibition booth and interactive ...

FIF commitment reaches US$1.4 billion: Health Minister

The fundraising commitment for the Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) through the G20 forum has reached around US$1.4 ...