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567 Students Fall Ill in Suspected MBG Food Poisoning Case in E. Java
At least 567 students in Sidoarjo have received medical treatment after suspected food poisoning linked to the MBG meal program.News Sep 3, 2026 | 11:37 am
Health Minister Says Prabowo Asked Him to Run for WHO Director-General
Health Minister Budi Sadikin says President Prabowo asked him to run for WHO director-general and represent developing countries.News Aug 31, 2026 | 7:27 pm
Indonesia Approves 25 Specialist Programs to Tackle Doctor Shortage
Indonesia approves 25 hospital-based specialist doctor programs, bringing the total approved this year to 185 amid a nationwide shortage.News Aug 31, 2026 | 4:40 pm
Health Ministry Calls for Remote Learning as Forest Fire Haze Worsens
Indonesia is urging remote learning and reduced outdoor activities as forest fire haze pushes air quality to hazardous levels.News Aug 26, 2026 | 2:58 pm
Palembang Records 9,313 Respiratory Cases Amid Worsening Fire Haze
Palembang records 9,313 respiratory cases as haze from South Sumatra forest fires pushes air pollution into the unhealthy range.News Aug 25, 2026 | 12:32 pm
Nutrition Agency Plans Test Kits to Prevent Free Meal Poisoning
Indonesia plans food test kits at free meal kitchens after repeated poisoning cases involving schoolchildren across the country.News Aug 17, 2026 | 10:23 pm
Indonesia Plans N219 ‘Flying Ambulance’ for Remote Medical Evacuations
Indonesia plans to develop its domestically produced N219 aircraft as a flying ambulance for medical evacuations in remote regions.Tech Aug 16, 2026 | 6:28 pm
133 Students Hospitalized in Suspected Food Poisoning Linked to Free Meals Program
Authorities are investigating suspected food poisoning after 133 students fell ill following government-provided meals in Sukabumi.News Aug 16, 2026 | 5:41 pm
1 in 10 Indonesian Children Screened Show Mental Health Concerns
About 10% of seven million Indonesian children screened showed signs of mental health problems, raising concerns over the demographic bonus.News Aug 12, 2026 | 4:54 pm
Jakarta Hospital Performs Asia's First Implantation of Miniature Heart Assist Device
Jakarta's top public hospital has performed Asia's first implantation of the world's smallest heart assist device.Tech Aug 7, 2026 | 10:37 am
Indonesia Urged to Limit Sugar, Salt and Fat in Processed Foods as Child Obesity Rises
Indonesia’s child protection commission is urging limits on sugar, salt and fat in processed foods as obesity and chronic diseases rise.Lifestyle Aug 3, 2026 | 1:48 pm
New BGN Chief Faces Fresh Mass Food Poisoning Case Nine Days Into Role
More than 700 students and teachers fell ill in the latest food poisoning case linked to Indonesia's free meals program.News Aug 2, 2026 | 12:29 pm
Indonesia's School Health Checks of 8.8 Million Students Reveal Widespread Tooth Decay, Anemia
Indonesia's free school health screening program has reached 8.8 million students, with tooth decay and anemia among top findings.Lifestyle Jul 22, 2026 | 8:45 pm
Takeda to Invest $30 Million in Indonesia's Plasma Medicine Industry
Takeda will invest $30 million to help develop Indonesia's plasma-derived medicines industry and plasma collection network.Business Jul 14, 2026 | 5:50 pm
Indonesia's Hotter Weather Linked to Rising Heat Stress Risk Indoors
Indoor temperatures averaging 31°C are raising heat stress risks for Indonesia's elderly as hotter weather grips the country, UGM says.Lifestyle Jul 10, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Doctor Shortage Leaves Remote Regions Underserved, Health Minister Says
Indonesia has just 0.45 doctors per 1,000 people, leaving many remote regions without adequate medical care.News Jun 25, 2026 | 2:02 pm
Indonesia Targets Zero Dengue Deaths by 2030
Indonesia targets zero dengue deaths by 2030 after recording 161,000 cases and over 600 fatalities in 2025.News Jun 15, 2026 | 4:45 pm
Prabowo Pledges Cheaper Generic Drugs Within a Year
Prabowo pledged cheaper generic medicines within a year as Indonesia accelerates hospital and healthcare upgrades nationwide.News Jun 10, 2026 | 6:36 pm
UK-Backed ASEAN Health Program Funds 20 Projects Across Southeast Asia
Projects will strengthen disease surveillance, outbreak response, and health system resilience across all 11 ASEAN member states.News Jun 7, 2026 | 7:48 pm
WHO Chief Reports 5 Ebola Recoveries as New Treatment Center Opens in Congo
Authorities have reported 134 confirmed cases in Congo and neighboring Uganda, including 18 confirmed deaths as of May 29..News May 31, 2026 | 11:56 pm
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