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Women’s reproductive health: Untangling fact from myth

WEBMon, May 13, 2024. Obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn) Dinda Derdameisha (second left) speaks at a talk show on women's reproductive health during the grand launch of First Care women’s and

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Safe abortion crucial for women’s reproductive health

WEBTimely reminder: International Safe Abortion Day, which falls on Sept. 28, promotes access to legal and safe abortion as fundamental to sexual and reproductive health.

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Hospitals win, insurers lose as medical claims surge on rising costs

WEBPrivate life insurance companies paid out claims totaling Rp 162.8 trillion (US$10.15 billion) last year, 6.8 percent lower compared to 2022, according to data from the Indonesian Life Insurance

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OpenAI unveils new "realistic voice" AI model as competition …

WEBhatGPT maker OpenAI said on Monday it would release a new AI model called GPT-4o, capable of realistic voice conversation and able to interact across text and image, its latest move to stay ahead

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UN sets sail for battle with 'biopirates'

WEBUN sets sail for battle with 'biopirates'. While natural genetic resources -- such as those found in medicinal plants, agricultural crops and animal breeds -- cannot be directly protected as

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Yayoi Kusama: A history of art and mental illness

WEBIn the case of Kusama, the artist herself has testified to the influence of her mental illness on her art. Raised in a loveless household and currently residing in a mental hospital, Kusama's art

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Transforming health care for all in Indonesia

WEBAs the consumer and healthcare worlds collide, solutions must span across both. Health technology companies can lead the transformation of healthcare. The challenges in healthcare access can be

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Health benefits of Indonesia's herbs and spices

WEBBetel leaf. “Betel leaf is a potent medicine; it is capable of healing around 118 physical illnesses. You can also use it to stop dental gum or nose bleed by attaching the betel leaf where you

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Granting Indonesian youth access to reproductive health rights

WEBThe study says around 6 percent of adolescents have had sexual intercourse, and about 0.1 to 0.4 percent of boys and girls had sexual intercourse for the first time at the age of 15-17 years old

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Ukrainians, Russian face death over Bali drug lab: Police

WEBT. wo Ukrainians and a Russian national face the death penalty in Indonesia after police raided a suspected drug lab on the popular resort island of Bali, police said Monday. Authorities said four

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What your acne is trying to tell you about your health

WEBAcne near the top of the cheek is associated with the respiratory system, whereas lower cheek acne is linked to poor dental hygiene and surface bacteria. For cheek acne, Dr. Raj recommends

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Indonesia’s critical minerals downstream: A beacon for equitable

WEBDecades of dependence on commodities have not significantly advanced the economies of many commodity-dependent developing countries, and this indicates a dire need for change.

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Insight: Evolving Indonesia’s healthcare delivery and data strategy

WEBToday, Indonesia has about 2,500 hospitals with a bed ratio of 1.2 beds per 1,000 people and a ratio of 0.38 doctors for every 1,000 people. This is far below the World Health Organization’s

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Death toll from floods in West Sumatra rises to 50

WEBOn Monday, the death toll was 43. A mosque is seen past mud and debris following deadly flash floods and cold lava flow in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, on May 13, 2024. The death toll from flash

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Ministry unveils new funding initiative for climate-resilient health

WEBWith support from UNDP and the WHO, the new initiative will be financed by the global Green Climate Fund in stages between 2025 and 2030 to help Indonesia develop its health system to be more

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Indonesia loses out as citizens spend billions on healthcare abroad

WEBThe government estimates that Indonesians spend between Rp 100 trillion (US$7 billion) and 150 trillion annually for medical services abroad. The number of Indonesian patients abroad grew to

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Q&A: BPJS Kesehatan, health for all Indonesians

WEBIn the 2017 state budget, the government allocated Rp 106.7 trillion to health, the equivalent of 5 percent of the total state budget.In the regional provinces, as much as 10 percent of the total

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Merck continues mission to innovate in Indonesia’s healthcare …

WEBMerck is a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science and electronics. With a long presence in Indonesia, the company is eager to build a long-term partnership to improve

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Mount Ibu erupts again, spews huge ash tower

WEBMount Ibu volcano in Halmahera, North Maluku erupts on April 28, 2024. (The Jakarta Post/BNPB) A. volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday, spewing a huge ash tower more than five kilometers

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Rising to the cybersecurity challenge in Indonesia’s healthcare …

WEBThe company employs leaders in healthcare including the former head of cyber security for the Global Digital Health Partnership who led Cyber Security agenda at a country level for 3 years.

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Death toll rises to 34 in West Sumatra floods

WEBA. t least 34 people have died and 16 more were missing after flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano hit West Sumatra, a local disaster official said Sunday. Hours of heavy rain caused

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Rising medical costs lead to surge in health insurance claims

WEBThe total value of health insurance claims in Indonesia surged by 25 percent year on year (yoy) to Rp 20.83 trillion (US$1.32 billion) in 2023 and had been growing consistently at or near this

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New initiatives seek to improve cancer detection and treatment in

WEBIn fact, most cancer patients in Indonesia are diagnosed at an advanced stage. “Seventy percent of [Indonesian] cancer patients come [for treatment] at a late stage,” Aswan Usman, director of

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PRUPriority Hospitals introduce innovation to enhance healthcare

WEBContinuing the discussion, Dr. Dian Budiani, chief operations and health officer of Prudential Indonesia, mentioned that the majority of Prudential Indonesia's customers have health benefits in

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Prabowo, Gibran jet off for Mideast business talks

WEBA. A. A. President-elect Prabowo Subianto (left) and vice president-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka (right) walk past a portrait of President Joko “Jokowi“ Widodo, Gibran's father, during the

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