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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 ...

COVID-19: Nurses association urges members to get second booster shot

Chairman of the Indonesian Nurses Association (PPNI) Harif Fadillah urged all members to prepare themselves to receive ...

Fourth dose vaccinations for health workers to start July 29

The fourth dose or second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be provided to health workers starting Friday (July ...

Ministry administers Tenofovir to prevent Hepatitis B in unborn child

The Health Ministry is intensifying efforts to control Hepatitis B in pregnant women by administering the antivirus ...

Surveillance crucial to prevent monkeypox spread: epidemiologist

Strengthening the surveillance system is essential for preventing the spread of monkeypox, a field epidemiologist from ...

Tangerang intensifies surveillance to prevent monkeypox transmission

The Health Office of Tangerang District, Banten Province, increased surveillance for early detection of monkeypox and ...