A study, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, estimated the likely benefits of a simple switch from regular salt to low-sodium potassium-enriched salt substitute alternatives.
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The Southeast Asian nation plans to conduct a vaccine trial in July involving 2,500 people.
Indonesian scientists are breeding bacteria-infected mosquitoes that are incapable of transmitting dengue fever.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated a dam on Tuesday that will supply potable water to the future national capital, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan.
The World Health Organization says about 70% of Indonesian males ages 15 and up smoke tobacco, one of the highest rates in the world for men. About 2% of Indonesian females ages 15 and up smoke.
Indonesia faces a significant challenge in addressing drug-related crimes. From May 14-15, The Asia Foundation co-hosted the first International Conference on Drugs Research and Policy with support from the Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Justice 2 (AIPJ2) and in collaboration with the Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (ICJR) at Atma Jaya Catholic University.
Led by Commission IV Chairman Budhy Setiawan and Vice Chairman Budisatrio Djiwandono, a delegation from the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) visited Stockholm, Sweden, from May 19-22 to lay the groundwork for Indonesia’s free lunch program.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the limitations of Indonesia’s healthcare system. Since then, healthcare has become a national priority, leading to increased budget allocation and efforts to reform the sector.
Nursing industry experts were brought together to talk about greater alignment of nursing education and accreditation standards in an activity commissioned by Katalis and organised by the Australia-Indonesia Centre.
Research on the rollout of top-down regulations in Indonesia such as the 2012 smoke-free area regulation shows that the nature and pace of bylaws are often shaped by local-level political priorities.
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has said that to tackle obesity in Indonesia, there needs to be a change in public perception and culture — and the media can play a vital role in achieving this.
In this episode Dr Marina Welker talks about her new book and deep dive on how multinational tobacco corporations impact the lives of ordinary Indonesians.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published the results from a ground-breaking study on the dietary sources of trans-fatty acids in Indonesia’s food supply.
Indonesia has one of the highest smoking rates in the world – approximately two thirds of adults are classified as smokers.
The latest proposed scheme is a free lunch program aimed at addressing malnutrition, easing the financial burden on low-income families and stimulating local economies.
UNESCO famously protects crucial architecture, nature, and artforms around the world, but lesser known is that it also recognizes historic health practices.
