#public health

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Papua launches Healthy Program to strengthen primary health services

Deputy Governor of Papua Aryoko Rumaropen launched the “Healthy Program” in three regions of Papua, namely ...

RI Govt boosts health services for Eid travel surge

Indonesia is strengthening health services at major transport hubs ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season, with ...

Jakarta prepares quick steps to handle dry-season air pollution

The Jakarta provincial government is preparing measures to curb air pollution during the dry season expected from early ...

Holistic approach needed to tackle Indonesia's waste crisis: minister

Indonesia must adopt a holistic approach that integrates both upstream and downstream waste management to ensure ...

Indonesia plans international conference on Greater Jakarta growth

Indonesia will host an international conference in July 2026 aimed at generating policy solutions for the Greater ...

Indonesia eyes India chip, AI cooperation at New Delhi summit

Indonesia is seeking cooperation with Indian technology leaders to strengthen ...

Govt responds to Australia's measles notice from RI travel history

The Ministry of Health has received formal notification from Australian health authorities about a measles case ...

WHO, Indonesia sign US$14.8 million grant to boost health system

The Indonesian Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization signed a grant agreement and the 2026-2027 Joint ...

Researcher warns of health risks from chemical spill in Cisadane River

An Indonesian researcher has warned that pollution in the Cisadane River, following a chemical spill could pose ...

Two rebuilt health centers to speed up basic care fulfillment in Aceh

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that the two rebuilt community health centers (puskesmas) in Aceh are aimed ...

Indonesia expands genome research to tackle future diseases

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has expressed its readiness to join the Biomedical Genome Science ...

One year of free health check program, a healthy start to productivity

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The saying underscores the importance of ...

Indonesia invites Sinovac for long-term cooperation, investment

Indonesia has invited Chinese biopharmaceutical firm Sinovac to pursue long-term investment and cooperation, aiming to ...

Indonesia targets 130 mln people for free health checks in 2026

Indonesia’s Health Ministry aims to enroll 130 million people in its free health screening program in ...

Govt adds scabies, leprosy, yaws screenings to health check program

The Indonesian Ministry of Health has added screenings for scabies, leprosy, and yaws to the nationwide Free Health ...