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Health challenge in 72nd year of independence

The challenge of the health sector in the 72nd year of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia is to unite and ...

Ministry to provide insurance to all Indonesian fishermen

The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry will provide insurance to all Indonesian fishermen as mandated in the ...

Mental health issues should be prioritized

The World Health Organization (WHO) at the end of February declared depression as the single leading cause of ...

Social Affairs Minister lauds W. Sumbawa`s efforts to overcome poverty

Minister of Social Affairs Khofifah Indar Parawansa has lauded the efforts of the district government of West Sumbawa, ...

Jakarta gubernatorial hopefuls hold last debate

The three pairs of candidates contesting the Jakarta gubernatorial election, including a woman, concluded their third ...

Stigma attached to leprosy hampers efforts to control disease: Ministry

Public stigma attached to leprosy is hampering efforts to eradicate the disease in some regions as people afflicted ...

asean calls on more women`s participation addressing human rights issues

The Commissioner of ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Dinna Wisnu calls on more womens ...

Five ways to prevent stroke: Doctor

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, but there are at least five ways to prevent this lethal disease, ...

World experts in managing workers with injuries or illnesses to meet at the International Forum on Disability Management 2016, Kuala Lumpur from 22-24 November 2016

-For the first time in Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – A City of Contrasts & Diversity, will play host to the ...

Stop sexual violence against children in Indonesia

Indonesia observes the National Childrens Day every July 23 to remind every element in the community that children are ...

Indonesian govt to realize Indonesian children`s voices: Minister

Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Yohana Yambise has said her ministry will realize the Voices of ...

Disabled Indonesian delegates attend UN meeting

A total of 18 people with hearing disabilities are in the Indonesian delegation attending the UN meeting on the Rights ...

President Jokowi directly monitoring disbursement of social assistance: Minister

The social assistance offered by Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) was being directly delivered to ensure that ...

State must fulfill rights of people with disabilities: President

The state must fulfill and protect the rights of citizens with disabilities, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated. ...

Australian performer to celebrate achievement with disabilities in Jakarta

To mark the International Day of People with Disabilities the Australian Embassy here is to host the Music for All ...