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Govt to put health front and center with free screenings

In February this year, the central government will launch free health screenings, considered one of the flagship health ...

Indonesia's free health screenings to include mental health tests

The government's Free Health Screening (PKG) program will also screen for mental health problems, as they often go ...

Minister addresses concerns over US exit from WHO

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that the United States' exit from the World Health Organization (WHO) ...

BRIN seeks HMPV genetic research, diagnostic tests

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

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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 ...

Jakarta actively promoting HPV vaccinations for all 15-year-old girls

The Jakarta provincial government is ensuring that all girls in the city receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine ...

Indonesia steps up bird flu surveillance amidst global rise in cases

The Ministry of Health has issued a circular in response to reports of an increase in bird flu or avian influenza cases ...

Surabaya achieves WHO accreditation as Healthy City: Mayor

Surabaya City in East Java received a Letter of Recognition for its inclusion in the Healthy City Network, accredited ...

Rising cigarette costs discourage young smokers: ministry

The Health Ministry revealed that other countries' efforts to increase cigarette excise could reduce consumption by ...

Indonesia supports International Health Regulation revision

Indonesia is in favor of amending the International Health Regulation (IHR) to strengthen global preparedness and ...

Indonesia's BPOM urges action against rising AMR

The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) emphasized the importance of responsible and judicious antimicrobial usage ...

Minister thanks BMGF for supporting polio vaccine production

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has expressed his gratefulness to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) ...

Govt developing cyclotron network for cancer treatment

Indonesia is accelerating the development of PET/CT scan and cyclotron networks to support cancer ...

G20: Indonesia offers US$30 mln to fund WHO activities

Indonesia is committed to providing US$30 million to support the World Health Organization (WHO), President Prabowo ...

Govt pushes for PHO ban in food products

The Ministry of Health has said that Indonesia needs a regulation on the elimination of partially hydrogenated oils ...