Jember launches Homecare, Wamenkes urges national rollout
The outreach service prioritizes low-income residents, the elderly, people with disabilities, high-risk pregnant women and stunted children.
Tempo, Antara News
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Kemenkes probe finds Lampung intern doctor died of illness
The joint team found no bullying, overtime, or barriers to medical leave; the diagnosis was kept private at the family's request.
Antara News, Republika +2
Case of Doctor Icha in TTU Continues, IDI Probed, LPSK Steps In
Family sought protection from LPSK, while police examine the victim’s written report on alleged intimidation.
Tempo, Antara News
Takeda to build plasma bank in Indonesia, initial $30 million investment
New: The Health Ministry has granted Takeda permission for plasma fractionation, with a two-year review before the network is expanded nationwide.
Antara News, Republika +1
Kemenkes reviews first provincial hospital in Wamena, Papua Pegunungan
The proposed facility could reduce dependence on hospitals in other regencies and better handle severe cases from eight regencies.
Antara News, Republika
KemenHAM Tallies 122,000 Internal Displaced in Papua Conflict
The government is preparing an interministerial meeting, as residents cannot return home until conditions are judged safe.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +1
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
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
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
BGN cuts 8 million MBG recipients, wealthy high schoolers at risk
The move could lower the program’s funding needs while shifting nutrition interventions toward pregnant women, toddlers and young children.
Antara News, Tempo +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.
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
IDAI: Climate change widens dengue spread, children at risk
As of Oct. 28, 2025, Kemenkes recorded 131.393 dengue cases and 544 deaths across 36 provinces.
Antara News, Republika
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
DKI tests one-stop service for abused women, children
Initial reports are targeted to be handled within 1x24 hours, with integrated health, legal and rehabilitation services.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia