Ministry of Health Indonesia

Indonesia tuberculosis management and detection

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Health authorities in Indonesia intensify tuberculosis detection

Indonesia’s Ministry of Health reported an estimated decline in tuberculosis (TB) incidence for the 2024–2026 period, marking the first recorded decrease of this kind in the country. Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin a

Lifestyle habits and preventive cardiovascular strategies

16 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Hypertension management and lifestyle risk factors

Health experts continue to emphasize the link between daily lifestyle habits and the maintenance of digestive, cardiovascular, and vascular health. Regarding digestive wellness, surgeon Álvaro Campillo warns that poor po

Rising influenza and respiratory trends in Southeast Asia

9 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses rise in Indonesian cities

Global infectious disease trends have shown rising influenza cases, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere and across Asia. Concurrently, COVID-19 cases have increased in Hong Kong, Singapore, and India due to the PQ.16

Indonesia forest fires and regional haze crisis

9 clusters · 127 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia protests erupt over economic and environmental policies

Indonesia is facing its most severe wildfire and haze crisis in over a decade, driven by El Niño and peatland degradation. Since January 2026, approximately 900,000 hectares have burned across Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Pa

Indonesia wildfire and disaster crisis expands through Oct 2

39 clusters · 183 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fires trigger health crisis with 333,000 respiratory cases

By late October 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis has caused severe environmental and public health emergencies. Total recorded cases of acute respiratory infection (ISPA) have climbed to over 333,

Medical guidance on hydration and kidney stones

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Health experts clarify myths on kidney stones and ice water

Medical experts and health officials have provided clarifications regarding the relationship between hydration, urine acidity, and kidney stone formation. While adequate fluid intake helps dilute urine, experts note that

Mental health and suicide trends in Indonesia

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Indonesia faces significant gap in depression treatment access

Indonesia continues to face a significant gap in mental health care. The Ministry of Health reports that of the estimated 2.5 to 3 million people suffering from depression, only 12.7 percent have access to treatment, mea

BPJS Kesehatan administrative, coverage, and funding updates

11 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Indonesia issues new rules for BPJS Kesehatan funding injections

BPJS Kesehatan has issued clarifications regarding administrative procedures and coverage limitations for the National Health Insurance (JKN) program in Indonesia. Initial updates focused on the regulation of control let

Indonesia public health and immunization initiatives

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Indonesian regions report on childhood immunization progress

Indonesia is implementing various public health initiatives focused on disease prevention and early detection. In early September 2026, health authorities intensified screening efforts. In Sinjai Regency, local governmen

Rising global cardiovascular risks and prevention efforts

12 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Vietnam healthcare focuses on prevention and elderly care

Medical experts continue to highlight an increasing trend of cardiovascular risks among younger populations. Research indicates that approximately one-third of women aged 20 to 44 could develop heart disease by 2050, dri

Indonesia seismic activity: June–September 2026

37 clusters · 1237 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Flores earthquake impacts trigger water and food shortages

The seismic swarm initiated by the June 8 Mw 7.7 Sulawesi Sea earthquake intensified in mid-August 2026. On August 15, a powerful Mw 7.7 earthquake struck the Flores region at a shallow depth of 10 to 15 km, centered nea