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Indonesia’s 70 Million Smokers Persist Despite Tax Hikes
Indonesia still has 70 million smokers as cheap cigarettes blunt tax hikes, keeping smoking rates among the highest globally.News Apr 16, 2026 | 3:18 pm
Indonesia Cleans Up Health Subsidy Data After Over Half Population Covered
Indonesia removes 11 million from health subsidy rolls after finding over half the population received state-funded insurance.News Apr 15, 2026 | 6:12 pm
Indonesia Expands Health Partnership with China on TB, AI, and Biotech
Indonesia seeks closer health tech ties with China, focusing on AI, TB control, biotech, and digital healthcare systems.News Mar 29, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Health Groups Reject Plan for New Cigarette Excise Tier, Warn of Cheaper Prices
Tobacco control groups reject a proposed new excise tier, warning it could make cigarettes cheaper and fuel downtrading.Lifestyle Feb 27, 2026 | 8:46 pm
Where to Go If You Get Sick in Indonesia: Top Hospitals for Foreigners
Top hospitals in Jakarta and Bali offer accredited care, English-speaking doctors, and trusted services for foreigners in Indonesia.Lifestyle Feb 27, 2026 | 1:44 pm
Vape Retailers Ban Sales to Under-21s
Indonesia’s vape retailers have banned sales to under-21s, backing government efforts to curb youth access to electronic cigarettes.News Feb 25, 2026 | 3:18 pm
Canine Distemper Linked to 72 Tiger Deaths in Thailand in 10 Days
As the two parks were located just 30 km apart, the cause of infection could be the food the tigers were fed that came from the same source.News Feb 24, 2026 | 10:43 pm
Health Groups Urge Govt to Regulate E-Cigarette Packaging
Public health organizations called on the government to issue rules on pictorial warnings and standardized packaging for e-cigarettes.News Feb 19, 2026 | 4:03 pm
Massive Health Checks Reveal 93% Jakartans Are Lazy
Jakarta's massive health checks reveal that many of its citizens are not physically active.Lifestyle Feb 16, 2026 | 1:57 pm
Why Salmon DNA and Astaxanthin Are Driving a New Anti-Aging Shift
Growing awareness is steering skin care toward science-based, inside-out solutions.Lifestyle Feb 13, 2026 | 11:31 am
Gov't Disburses Rp 20 Trillion to Write Off BPJS Health Debts for Low-Income Members
Indonesia has allocated Rp 20 trillion to clear BPJS Class 3 arrears, prioritizing low-income members, pending presidential approval.News Feb 12, 2026 | 10:36 pm
Government Restores Free BPJS Coverage for 120,000 Critically Ill Patients
Indonesia restored free BPJS coverage for 120,000 critically ill patients after accounts were suspended under subsidy eligibility reviews.News Feb 11, 2026 | 3:49 pm
Government Reopens BPJS Access for 11.5 Million Following Dialysis Care Crisis
Indonesia restores BPJS health coverage for 11.53 million low-income beneficiaries for three months after patients were denied care.News Feb 10, 2026 | 10:19 am
Indonesia Steps Up TB Campaign Under Prabowo as Cases Rank Second Worldwide
President Prabowo has ordered an intensified TB crackdown as Indonesia remains the world’s second-largest source of infections after India.News Feb 2, 2026 | 9:48 pm
Bio Farma to Let Go of Kimia Farma, Danantara Says
Danantara wants state-run enterprises in the health sector to go under the knife, citing differences in their business nature.Business Jan 29, 2026 | 8:20 am
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Strengthens Screening of International Travelers Amid Nipah Virus Concerns
Soekarno-Hatta Airport steps up screening of international travelers amid global Nipah virus concerns and rising infections in India.Lifestyle Jan 27, 2026 | 4:04 pm
Drugs Agency Warns Against Misusing “Whip Pink” Laughing Gas After Influencer’s Death
BNN warns against misusing Whip Pink laughing gas, linking it to death, nerve damage, and oxygen deprivation despite culinary use.News Jan 27, 2026 | 1:28 pm
MRCCC Siloam Launches Southeast Asia’s First AI-Powered CT-LINAC Cancer System
MRCCC Siloam introduces AI-based CT-LINAC, allowing Indonesian cancer patients to access advanced radiotherapy at home.Lifestyle Jan 22, 2026 | 9:29 pm
Indonesia Orders Recall of Nestle Infant Formula Over Cereulide Toxin Concerns
BPOM has ordered a precautionary recall of Nestlé infant formula following global alerts over possible toxin contamination.News Jan 15, 2026 | 9:52 pm
Health Ministry Volunteers Reach Sumatra Disaster Zones via Kuala Lumpur
The Health Ministry routed hundreds of volunteers through Kuala Lumpur to reach disaster-hit areas in Sumatra due to flight constraints.News Jan 7, 2026 | 7:03 pm
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