Indonesian regions report on childhood immunization progress

Local governments in Indonesia are reporting varying levels of success in childhood immunization programs. In Pekanbaru, the city government is accelerating a catch-up immunization program to reach 3,425 children who have not yet received complete basic immunizations. Vice Mayor Markarius Anwar stated that officials will use a door-to-door strategy to ensure children are protected against 12 dangerous infectious diseases and to prevent potential outbreaks.

In Mojokerto Regency, data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) shows high coverage rates for various vaccinations in 2025. Hepatitis B immunization reached 95.39 percent, followed by BCG at 94.44 percent, Polio at 93.58 percent, and DPT at 93.28 percent. Measles/MMR coverage was recorded at the lowest rate among the group, at 81.27 percent.