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Ivermectin clinical trial data for COVID-19 treatment yet unavailable

Clinical trial data on using Ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment was yet unavailable, so the drug could not be approved ...

All hajj dormitories prep for self-isolation of COVID-19 patients

The Religious Affairs Ministry affirmed that all hajj dormitories across the country are readied for self-isolation of ...

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Indonesia steps up efforts to achieve herd immunity

The Indonesian government has administered nearly 35.1 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine as of June 19, 2021, ...

Herd immunity targeted among financial services players by August

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) projects that vaccinations being intensified for players of the financial services ...

Indonesia's COVID-19 vaccination program draws praise from WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) commended Indonesian President Joko Widodo's commitment to expediting and ...

Social affairs ministry to reduce stunting rates in five provinces

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has tasked the Social Affairs Ministry to contribute to the government's endeavors ...

Need to build better public awareness on food safety: expert

Ready-to-eat or fast foods that have been processed in unhygienic conditions carry the risk of being contaminated with ...

Indonesia's COVID-19 cases projected to peak in mid-June: minister

Vice Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono has projected a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia in the ...

North Maluku police seize 1,152 bottles filled with local liquor

The North Maluku police seized 1,152 plastic bottles filled with local liquor of "Cap Tikus" (Rodent Brand) ...

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Gotong Royong a shot in the arm for COVID battle

The launch of the self-funded Gotong Royong vaccination campaign on May 18, 2021, witnessed by President Joko Widodo at ...

Over 9.36 mln Indonesians fully vaccinated against COVID-19

With 119,035 people receiving their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday, the number of fully vaccinated ...

No profit motive in vaccine distribution : Thohir

State-owned Enterprises (SOE) Minister Erick Thohir has said that his ministry has no plans to commercialize COVID-19 ...

Marsudi discusses vaccine logistics, stresses on equity at COVAX meet

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi discussed several strategic issues, including the supply and distribution of ...

All COVID-19 vaccines safe, no need for skepticism: ministry

The Health Ministry has appealed to people to not be “picky” about the COVID-19 vaccines offered by the ...

Doctor recommends tips for safe vacationing during Eid amid pandemic

Professor of Lung, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia (FKUI), Tjandra Yoga Aditama highlighted several ...