AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFree Meals Turmoil: Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency chief Nanik Sudaryati Deyang resigned after just 45 days, citing heart treatment abroad, as the MBG program faces budget cuts, corruption probes, and repeated food-poisoning concerns. Budget Pressure: The government cut the MBG budget again—down from 268 trillion rupiah to 229 trillion—signaling fewer beneficiaries and more scrutiny on quality and safety. New Leadership: Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono was appointed to lead the program, pledging to improve supply chains for chicken, eggs, and other key commodities. Dengue Prevention Boost: India approved Takeda’s QDENGA dengue vaccine for ages 4–60, aiming to strengthen prevention as dengue burden rises. Regional Health Talks: BRICS health ministers meeting in Chandigarh puts focus on TB, infectious diseases, digital health, mental wellness, and resilient health systems, with yoga promoted as a lifestyle prevention tool. Mental Health Tech Use: A survey finds Gen-Z Indonesians increasingly turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, raising privacy and limits-vs-care concerns. Child Safety Online: France advanced a ban on social media for under-15s, adding to a growing global push to protect children’s mental health and online safety. Food Safety Alert: Indonesia is investigating free-meal poisoning after students fell ill in Blora.
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