The arrest of Dadan Hindayana comes a day after he was sacked as head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).
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Dengue continues to cause serious health problems in Indonesia. Late detection, limited diagnostic capacity, difficulties in coordination and low community participation in dengue prevention activities are challenges to prevention and response
A large number of Balinese women are now struggling to cope with mental health issues. Dealing with stress and psychosocial problems, while also bearing the burden of domestic work, financial difficulties and maintaining traditions, often goes beyond what they can handle.
The measles outbreak is so worrying that doctors on social media have taken to advising parents not to let their infants be held or kissed by too many people, especially in the lead-up to Eid-al Fitr, where large family gatherings are the norm.
The Value-Based Digital Health Innovation Canvas (VDHIC) was developed by nine Indonesian Fellows, guided by Monash University digital health researchers, to help turn Indonesia’s national digital health goals into practical, enduring real-world solutions. This initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Australia Awards Fellowships program.
The Indonesian National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) and Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) are stepping up cooperation to reinforce health regulation across the Western Pacific, with a focus on helping other countries reach WHO Maturity Level 3.
If you are an expat, tourist, or digital nomad in Indonesia, knowing the best hospitals in Jakarta and Bali for foreigners can provide peace of mind. Both cities offer internationally accredited hospitals, English-speaking doctors, and dedicated services for foreign patients.
The beloved coastal resort has recently entered a new era as Indonesia’s leading medical tourism destination following the opening of the new Bali International Hospital.
The Indonesian Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization signed a grant agreement and the 2026-2027 Joint Workplan to strengthen the country’s health system and build resilience, officials said.
Indonesia requires about 400 additional paediatric cardiologists to meet nationwide demand, the Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI) said Friday, citing limited coverage across the archipelago. Indonesia requires about 400 additional paediatric cardiologists to meet nationwide demand, the Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI) said Friday, citing limited coverage across the archipelago… the shortfall hampers access to care, especially for congenital heart disease, which affects about 1 in every 100 live births.
More than half of Indonesian households still burn their trash, often because bulky or inorganic waste isn’t collected and dumping it creates safety risks in dense neighbourhoods.
Ruth Retno Dewi, Director of KITA, revealed that GoApotik has partnered with more than 8,000 UMKM pharmacies across Indonesia. Through this digital ecosystem, healthcare products are distributed to over 400 cities, from Sabang to Merauke.
Indonesia’s operational and planned captive coal power capacity has reached 31 gigawatts (GW), triple its 2023 baseline and larger than Australia’s current coal fleet, according to new analysis from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
Workshop ini mengangkat tema “Exploring Climate-Resilience Health System in Coastal Area Central Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi Province”, yang menitikberatkan pada penguatan sistem kesehatan yang tangguh terhadap perubahan iklim, khususnya di wilayah pesisir Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah dan Sulawesi Tenggara.
In simple medical terms it is traveller’s diarrhoea, mainly caused by bacteria or viruses, said Debby Sartika Mahardhika, a doctor from Sanur Medical Clinic in Bali.
Indonesia is making steady progress toward ensuring everyone can access the health services they need without financial hardship, according to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank Group report on Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
