#disease prevention and control

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455 dead from dengue fever so far: ministry

The Health Ministry has reported that as of the 14th week of 2024, at least 455 people have died of dengue fever in ...

Indonesia's drug-sensitive TB cases recorded at 808,000 in 2023: govt

Deputy for communicable disease prevention and control at the Health Ministry, Imran Pambudi, said that in 2023, the ...

Increase in dengue cases had yet to reach maximum point: Ministry

A Health Ministry's official stated that the increase in cases of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) recently had not ...

Wolbachia not related to malignancy level of Aedes aegypti: govt

Indonesia's Ministry of Health emphasized that the release of Wolbachia-bearing mosquitoes was unrelated to the ...

Ministry calls for integrating TB, stunting treatment for children

The Ministry of Health has underlined the importance of integrating tuberculosis (TB) and stunting treatment to ensure ...

Dengue cases increased twofold in March 2024: Health Ministry

The Health Ministry stated that the rate of dengue cases in Indonesia doubled in March 2024 as compared to the ...

Six cities target dengue with Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes: Official

The government is conducting a program involving the use of mosquitoes with Wolbachia to control the spread of dengue ...

Dengue cases in Indonesia down 30 percent in 2023: Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health reported on Thursday that the number of dengue cases in Indonesia in 2023 declined by 30 percent ...

Simpler drug-resistant TB treatment urged to prevent crisis: Official

The Ministry of Health has said that the treatment of people with drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) needs to be made ...

Posyandu play vital role in kidney disease prevention: Ministry

The Health Ministry stated that integrated service posts (posyandu) serve as a crucial effort to prevent chronic kidney ...

Hypertension, diabetes linked to kidney issues: Health official

An Indonesian health official emphasized the importance of early detection of kidney failure in people with ...

Ministry highlights importance of collaboration to eliminate TB

The Ministry of Health highlighted that community engagement and participation play an critical role in tuberculosis ...

Education vital to eradicate tuberculosis stigma: ministry

The Health Ministry has stressed the need to educate people and raise awareness about tuberculosis given the lingering ...

Disseminating education vital in maintaining hearing health: Ministry

Director General of Disease Prevention and Control at the Health Ministry Maxi Rein Rondonuwu stated that education, ...

Indonesia-Fiocruz plan to collaborate in developing dengue vaccine

The Indonesian Health Ministry is exploring opportunities to collaborate with the Fiocruz Institute from Brazil to ...