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.
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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).
Australians are being warned about the dangers of buying a strong skincare medication at popular tourist destinations like Bali and Thailand. There’s particular concern as items can be bought over-the-counter at a fraction of the price.
Australia and the World Health Organization (WHO) signed a new partnership agreement this month in Jakarta to partner with Indonesia to build a more inclusive, resilient and accessible primary health care system.
Despite a surplus of skilled nurses in Indonesia and growing demand in Australia, very few Indonesian nurses are currently working in the Australian healthcare system. “The Existing Pathways for Indonesian Nurses to Practice in Australia” addresses this gap.
Indonesia’s capital Jakarta has recorded nearly two million cases of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) since July, marking a steady surge in flu-like illnesses as unstable weather and lower immunity drive infections across the city.
When white patches began appearing on Fajar Maulana’s skin, his father, Budi Nurochman, grew increasingly concerned. At the time, Fajar was 16 and studying at a boarding school in Cileungsi. The spots had started to spread across his body, and although he still felt physically fit, his confidence was fading.
