Tag: Indonesia
Indonesia, Thailand tighten cooperation amid Covid-19 surge
Indonesia and Thailand have recently signed a memorandum of understanding on health cooperation as Covid-19 cases climb in Bangkok. President Prabowo Subianto formalized the agreement during an official visit to Bangkok, where he met Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at […]
Less Imports, More Local: Indonesia’s Pharma Game Plan
Indonesia is ramping up efforts to reduce its reliance on imported pharmaceutical raw materials and strengthen its local drug industry. The government is rolling out policies to encourage domestic production, but challenges remain as the country continues to depend heavily […]
Indonesia Aims for Regulations to Ban Harmful Trans Fats
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has called for regulations to eliminate partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from food, citing their role as the main source of harmful trans fatty acids (TFAs). Director of non-communicable disease prevention, Siti Nadia Tarmizi, reportedly stated […]
COVID-19 booster shots for Indonesia after 50% vaccination mark
Indonesia plans to administer booster shots for COVID-19 to the public as soon as 50% of its population has been fully vaccinated, said health minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin. Given for free, Budi said the plan will prioritise the elderly and […]
Malaysia, Indonesia, overcoming medical supplies shortage in SEA
China is slowly lifting restrictions imposed after the deadly COVID-19 outbreak late last year, but the number of cases in other nations continues to skyrocket alarmingly – some ASEAN countries are even facing shortages of medical supplies and COVID-19 test […]
Bid to revitalize community-based healthcare in Indonesia
JAKARTA – Efforts in Indonesia to save a volunteer-led community health initiative are working, but more is needed to boost the programme, shown to improve child and maternal health, say health officials. Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (integrated service post in Indonesian), […]
