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Indonesia records 17,136 TB/HIV cases in 2024, up from 2022

Indonesia's Health Ministry recorded 17,136 cases of TB/HIV in 2024, according to a statement issued on ...

Ministry to provide human resources for MBG program

The Ministry of Social Affairs is set to partner with the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, especially in providing ...

BRIN seeks HMPV genetic research, diagnostic tests

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is encouraging genetic research on the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) ...

Opinion

Striving to maintain the productivity of elderly people

Reaching old age is a blessing, as not everyone gets the opportunity to experience it. With increasing life ...

No special hMPV handling measures at hospitals: minister

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has not asked hospitals and health centers to make special preparations for ...

Indonesian govt building fishermen’s village in Indramayu

The Ministry of Social Affairs has partnered with the Indramayu district government to build a fishermen's village ...

Ministry taps universities as strategic partners for stunting programs

Higher education institutions are strategic partners in accelerating efforts to reduce the stunting prevalence rate, ...

Govt reports no case finding on HMPV virus in Indonesia

The Health Ministry reported no finding of cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), currently spreading in China, and ...

President allocates Rp4.7 trln for free health check program

President Prabowo Subianto has allocated Rp4.7 trillion for the Free Health Check-up Program, which will target 60 ...

Hajj: Ministry awaiting S Arabia letter on elderly pilgrim policy

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that it is currently awaiting an official letter from the government of ...

Govt unveils free health check-up program for all ages in February

The government announced the Free Health Check-up Program to start in February 2025, which will cater to all age groups ...

Indonesian minister calls on media to promote social welfare programs

Media outlets, especially mainstream ones, could play a pivotal role in informing the public about the efficacy of the ...

Prabowo approves six-month rice aid program starting January

President Prabowo Subianto has approved the distribution of rice assistance for six months, starting in January, ...

Govt to share 2024 childhood stunting prevalence figure next month

The figure for stunting prevalence among Indonesian children in 2024 is projected to be made public by January 2025, ...

Indonesian govt ensures optimal tourism services in West Java

The government monitored several tourist attractions in West Java to ensure optimal services for people during the ...