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Health Ministry records 7,201 leprosy cases in 2021

The Health Ministry has said it recorded 7,201 new leprosy cases caused by mycobacterium leprae across the nation in ...

VP Amin encourages local governments to open public service malls

Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin encouraged local governments, especially those in Central Sulawesi, to ...

Change image of slow, complicated bureaucracy: VP

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has urged officials from ministries, non-ministerial government institutions (K/L), and ...

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To address sexual violence, ensuring victims' rights crucial

Behind the high enclosure of a religious boarding school complex in Cibiru, West Java, Herry Wirawan, the school's ...

Komnas Perempuan calls for disabled-friendly health facilities

The National Commission on Anti-Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) has asked the Health Ministry to develop ...

Democracy in deficit without women's involvement: ambassador

Democracy without women's involvement reflects a 'democratic deficit', Indonesian Ambassador to Kuwait, ...

Diabetes management in elderly depends on family care: BKKBN

The severity of diabetes in elderly people depends on the lifestyle followed by their families, Deputy for Family ...

Govt to build training center for athletes with disabilities

The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is committed to building a training center for ...

Accepting new normal key for protecting mental health: expert

Adapting to the new normal era as well as accepting it is crucial for protecting mental health in the midst of the ...

Report book on Widodo administration's achievements in Papua released

A report book documenting the commitment and achievements of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in accelerating regional ...

Death penalty is worst-case scenario of discrimination against women

Death penalty on women is one of the catalysts of violence and gender-based discrimination against womankind, ...

Education instrumental in overcoming stigma against childhood diabetes

The Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) highlighted the need for education and public awareness to overcome the ...

P&G Studios and Harder Than You Think foster game changing conversations in new podcast series “Equal Too: Achieving Disability Equality”

Today, P&G Studios and the team at Harder Than You Think launch a new podcast series, “Equal Too: Achieving ...

Differently abled people experiencing inequality in employment

People living with disabilities are still experiencing social inequality due to stigma and community stereotypes, ...

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Jokowi's Baduy traditional attire as part of cultural diplomacy

Since the start of his political career, Indonesian President Joko Widodo -- popularly known as Jokowi -- has often ...