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Jakarta Targets 24 Hospitals Across Six Papua Provinces to Bridge Health Gaps
Indonesia will build 24 hospitals across Papua’s six provinces to improve healthcare access, Vice President Gibran said.News Nov 5, 2025 | 1:59 am
Government to Write Off BPJS Kesehatan Premium Debts by End of 2025
Indonesia will cancel unpaid BPJS Kesehatan premiums by end-2025, covering debts through the national budget.News Nov 4, 2025 | 11:50 pm
Jakarta Plans to Build International Hospital to Curb Medical Travel Abroad
Jakarta plans a 3.6-hectare international hospital in West Jakarta to reduce residents traveling abroad for medical care.News Oct 28, 2025 | 3:37 pm
Health Officials Warn of Health Risks from Microplastics in Rain
Jakarta health officials warn rainwater now carries microplastics that may cause heart disease and harm fetal development.Lifestyle Oct 28, 2025 | 2:24 pm
Government Sets Aside Rp 20 Trillion to Clear BPJS Premium Backlog
Indonesia will allocate Rp 20 trillion ($1.2B) to settle BPJS Health arrears as the government pushes for efficiency and system reform.News Oct 22, 2025 | 11:05 pm
Prabowo to Prioritize LPDP Scholarships for Medical Students
President Prabowo vows to prioritize LPDP scholarships for medical students as Indonesia faces a shortage of over 140,000 doctors.News Oct 20, 2025 | 8:24 pm
Udayana University to Sanction Students Over Alleged Bullying Linked to Student’s Death in Bali
Udayana University in Bali will sanction students accused of bullying after a sociology student’s death shocked the campus.News Oct 18, 2025 | 5:18 pm
Rain in Jakarta Found to Contain Toxic Microplastic Particles, BRIN Study Reveals
A BRIN study found toxic microplastic particles in Jakarta’s rainwater, raising concerns over pollution and human health risks.Lifestyle Oct 17, 2025 | 4:38 pm
Too Sweet to Sustain: NGO Urges 20% Tax on Sweetened Beverages
CISDI warns rising sugary drink consumption could fuel obesity and diabetes, urging a 20% excise tax to curb health risks.Business Oct 10, 2025 | 11:38 am
The Nobel Prize in Medicine Goes to 3 Scientists for Work on Peripheral Immune Tolerance
Peripheral immune tolerance is one way the body helps keep the immune system from getting out of whack and attacking its own tissues.News Oct 6, 2025 | 5:08 pm
Garut Declares Emergency After 282 Students Fall Ill From Free Meal Program
Garut declared an emergency after 282 students were poisoned by government meals, adding to 6,500 cases nationwide since January.News Oct 1, 2025 | 6:03 pm
BGN Confirms Over 6,500 Students Fall Ill from Free Meal Program
Over 6,500 Indonesian students fell ill from suspected food poisoning tied to the government’s free meal program between January -September.News Oct 1, 2025 | 2:52 pm
Prabowo, MBZ to Launch UAE-Backed $25 Million Hospital in Solo
The UAE-backed hospital, which specializes in cardiology, has finished construction and is now accepting patients.News Sep 30, 2025 | 10:03 am
After Massive Shrimp Recalls, FDA Finds Radioactive Contamination in Spices from Indonesia
FDA detects radioactive cesium-137 in Indonesian shrimp and cloves, prompting recalls and import bans amid ongoing safety concerns.News Sep 29, 2025 | 9:03 pm
From Wartegs to Hotels, Jakarta Faces Resistance Over Smoking Rules
Jakarta pushes new no-smoking rules, expanding bans and requiring enclosed smoking rooms, despite protests from vendors and hotels.News Sep 29, 2025 | 7:56 pm
Shark Meat Packed with Toxins, Expert Says It Can Be Deadly
Health experts warn that shark meat contains hazardous toxins such as mercury and arsenic which can lead to serious illnesses and even deathNews Sep 29, 2025 | 11:06 am
Indonesia Deploys Nutrition Experts After Mass Food Poisoning in Free Meal Program
Indonesia to involve nutritionists and tighten safety standards in free meal program after food poisoning sickened nearly 6,000.News Sep 29, 2025 | 10:42 am
Nutrition Agency Apologizes After Free Meal Program Sickens Nearly 6,000 Children
Indonesia vows to continue its free meal program despite food poisoning cases sickening nearly 6,000 schoolchildren nationwide.News Sep 26, 2025 | 7:10 pm
Shark Dish in Free Meal Program Triggers Mass Food Poisoning in Ketapang
Dozens of children and one adult were reported to have suffered food poisoning after consuming the MBG program in Ketapang Regency.News Sep 25, 2025 | 1:47 pm
BGN Reopens Registration for Meal Providers After Food Safety Scare
Indonesia reopens registration for free meal providers after thousands fell ill, pledging stricter oversight and food safety checks.News Sep 23, 2025 | 4:33 pm
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