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Indonesian legislative focus on public health

Overview

Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, has addressed several public health concerns. In October 2026, she called for strengthened dengue fever prevention following a rise in cases in regions such as DKI Jakarta, Bekasi, and Tulungagung. She urged the Ministry of Health to map dengue distribution and enhance the role of community health centers and mosquito monitoring cadres.

By November 2026, the focus expanded to include healthcare accessibility and taxation. Maharani urged the government to review the 11 percent Value Added Tax on sanitary pads, arguing they are a biological necessity rather than a secondary good. Additionally, she called for improved medical assistance for vulnerable families following the death of a toddler in South Sulawesi, emphasizing the need for proactive support from local governments.

Entities

House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia · Puan Maharani · Ministry of Health of Indonesia · Directorate General of Taxes · Indonesia

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Puan Maharani calls for review of sanitary pad tax and improved healthcare access

    DPR Speaker Puan Maharani is urging the Indonesian government to review sanitary pad taxes and improve healthcare accessibility for vulnerable populations following a child's death.

  2. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Puan Maharani urges strengthened dengue prevention in Indonesia

    Indonesian House Speaker Puan Maharani is calling for enhanced mosquito monitoring and health center roles to combat rising dengue fever cases across Jakarta, Bekasi, and East Java.

Sources

cnbcindonesia.com · jurnas.com · medcom.id