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IPB readies laboratory to facilitate monkeypox-prevention efforts

Rector of Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) Arief Satria spoke of his side having readied human resources, ...

Expert highlights importance of strengthening education on monkeypox

Strengthening education on monkeypox is essential in order to improve the community's understanding of the ...

Second booster provides effective protection against COVID: IDI

The fourth or second COVID-19 booster dose for health workers has been found effective in increasing protection ...

Gov't should optimize health services to overcome dengue fever: DPR

The Indonesian House of Representatives' (DPR's) Deputy Chairman, Muhaimin Iskandar, called on the government ...

Pfizer as booster not planned for people aged 16-17: Ministry

The Ministry of Health has no plan to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for people in the age ...

Govt expands network of laboratories to support research on monkeypox

The Health Ministry has expanded the network of laboratories to research genome sequencing for monkeypox in 10 major ...

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Indonesia intensifies vigilance against monkeypox

Amid the global fight against COVID-19, which was first detected in China in late 2019, nearly 80 countries have ...

Oropharynx sample of monkeypox suspect tests negative: Ministry

Laboratory test on the oropharynx sample of a monkeypox suspect in Central Java showed a negative result, Health ...

Central Java monkeypox case not confirmed yet: ministry

A suspected monkeypox infection in Central Java province has not been confirmed yet, the Ministry of Health informed on ...

Jakarta provincial hospitals rebranded as house of health

Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan officiated the rebranding of regional general hospitals in Jakarta's five ...

Research key to preventing monkeypox spread: BRIN

Research has become the key pillar for preventing the spread of diseases, including monkeypox, according to head of the ...

4th COVID shot crucial for boosting health workers' immunity: expert

The provision of the fourth dose or second booster of the COVID-19 vaccine to health workers is essential to strengthen ...

Deputy minister lauds medical services in Surabaya

The impeccable performance of integrated services posts in Surabaya city, East Java, has made it easier for people to ...

Jakarta's BOR at 22 percent amid rising COVID-19 cases: Official

The Jakarta Provincial Health Service reported that the bed occupancy ratio (BOR) in hospitals has currently reached 22 ...

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Indonesia announces 2nd booster as Omicron sub-variants stoke concerns

The Indonesian government announced the rollout of second booster vaccinations on Friday (July 29, 2022) for those who ...