# Indonesian legislative focus on public health

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-legislative-focus-on-public-health
> Updated: 2026-11-04T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puan-maharani-calls-for-review-of-sanitary-pad-tax-and-improved-healthcare-access

### 2026-10-20: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puan-maharani-urges-strengthened-dengue-prevention-in-indonesia

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