Jabar accelerates Indonesia life expectancy target to 76 years
The push is backed by KITA SEHAT and Dokter Desa programs aimed at stunting, toddler nutrition and primary care in 27 regions.
Republika, Antara News
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Menkes proposes TBC patients for free nutritious meals
The proposal is being directed to BGN as the 2027 MBG recipient scheme is still being drafted, with TBC said to kill about 126 thousand a year.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +2
Indonesia faces doctor shortage; 12 of 17 puskesmas in Mamberamo lack doctors
General practitioners, PPDS participants and internship doctors often fill gaps, stretching service hours into the night.
CNN Indonesia, Republika +2
4 tablespoons of kecap manis can approach daily sodium limit
Excess intake can worsen hypertension and raise the risk of stroke, heart failure and kidney failure.
Republika, Tribunnews
Health Minister: Bullying Is Top Complaint Among Doctors
The Health Ministry says pressure most often comes from fellow doctors, especially senior doctors toward younger doctors who move to new regions.
CNN Indonesia, Republika
Health minister pushes vaccination of 1 million dogs in Bali to curb rabies
Dog vaccinations cost about Rp50 ribu each, far below human rabies vaccine at Rp650 ribu and serum at Rp7,7 juta.
Antara News, Tempo
Government to cover treatment of abuse victim held 3 years in Bandung
RSHS Bandung has formed a surgical, plastic surgery and eye team; the victim will undergo staged operations and facial reconstruction.
Republika, Antara News +2
Kemenkes denies markup in RSUD Krui medical gear deal, Rp56.7 billion
Rp31.7 billion is set aside this year for advanced equipment, while about Rp25 billion covers basic procurement in 2025-2026.
Tempo, Antara News +1
Health Ministry Caps Drug Price Increases at 20 Percent
Drugs covered under JKN/BPJS will not rise even as the rupiah weakens and oil prices climb, the ministry said.
BGN imposes moratorium on new MBG kitchens, shifts focus to mothers and toddlers
The overhaul comes as MBG Watch gives BGN 30 days to fix governance and the Attorney General's Office probes alleged corruption in MBG.
Antara News, Tempo +1
BPS targets full participation of health businesses in 2026 census
The Health Ministry has submitted data on 89,511 health businesses, from hospitals to pharmacies, to form the initial census base.
Tempo, Tribunnews
Prabowo to visit Krui to inaugurate RSUD, inspect 3T project
The visit is tied to accelerating 66 RSUD in 3T areas, part of the government’s health quick wins.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +3
Rp20 trillion for BPJS Kesehatan awaits presidential decree
Separately, the government is preparing to wipe out Rp14 trillion in JKN premium arrears for 23 million participants, pending the president's signature.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia