• Mashup Score: 17
    National Launch of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Immunization Expansion - 9 month(s) ago

    Minahasa, 9 August 2023 – Cervical cancer is the second highest cause of death and one of the biggest health financing burdens in Indonesia. In 2021 (Globocan data), there are 36,633 cases of cervical cancer in Indonesia with an increasing death rate. The causes vary, but most are caused by Human Papillomavirus or HPV infection, which is around 95%. Despite having a high risk of death, cervical cancer can be prevented. One of the important prevention efforts is the administration of HPV immunization.The Government of Indonesia is committed to preventing morbidity, mortality and disability caused by immunization-preventable diseases in order to achieve the 2030 SDGs. The government is committed to building a stronger and more innovative system which is a priority for the Ministry of Health in improving health services in the country, by strengthen and expand health services to focus more on preventive promotive efforts, one of which is by introducing new types of vaccines added to the n

    Source: www.who.int
    Categories: Healthcare Professionals, Latest Headlines
    Tweet Tweets with this article
    • Profile photo of DrTedros
      DrTedros

      I join @WHOIndonesia and our partners in welcoming #Indonesia's announcement. By expanding HPV vaccination, the country is accelerating efforts to eliminate #cervicalcancer. #HealthForAll https://t.co/x9nGVzMZXv

  • Mashup Score: 0
    Indonesia's parliament approves changes to healthcare laws amid protests - 10 month(s) ago

    Indonesia’s parliament on Tuesday approved sweeping revisions to healthcare laws aimed at attracting foreign talent and improving services, sparking protests by medical workers concerned that they could be disadvantaged.

    Source: Reuters
    Categories: Healthcare Professionals, Latest Headlines
    Tweet Tweets with this article
    • Profile photo of Sid_Healthcare
      Sid_Healthcare

      #Indonesia's parliament approves changes to #healthcare laws amid protests - make it easier for foreign doctors to practise in Indonesia, enable patients to file criminal complaints for malpractice & remove requirement to allocate 5% budget for healthcare https://t.co/iv3BRo1kSc

  • Mashup Score: 6
    Alegra Wolter - 1 year(s) ago

    Alegra Wolter is a trans physician with diverse leadership in medicine, public health, community empowerment, health advocacy, technology and research. Her work focuses on gender equality, health disparities, human rights and social inclusion. She is the Advisory Board Chair for Suara Kita, an NGO dedicated to promoting the rights of LGBTIQ+ individuals in Indonesia. The organization currently…

    Source: www.iasociety.org
    Categories: HIV/AIDS, Latest Headlines
    Tweet Tweets with this article
    • Profile photo of iasociety
      iasociety

      We're honoured to welcome @alegrawolter as an #IAS2023 featured speaker! Alegra is #Indonesia’s first openly trans doctor & her work focuses on gender equality, health disparities & human rights. Learn more about Alegra & all our speakers now! https://t.co/EHVkBskTNF https://t.co/zsyHfSJbug

Load More