AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRespiratory Health Alert: A landfill fire at Jatiwaringin near Jakarta has burned for more than a week, sending toxic smoke across hundreds of homes and triggering a reported surge in respiratory illness cases as residents flee. Vaccine & Research Push: Indonesia’s BPOM backed an mRNA dengue vaccine prototype from the University of Indonesia and Tsinghua, with BRIN calling it a step toward stronger domestic vaccine capability and faster innovation. TB Prevention in Prisons: Indonesia launched nationwide TB screening for correctional officers and inmates, extending free health checks to help drive a TB-free goal by 2030. Women’s Health Concern: A BMJ Global Health pooled analysis found early menopause affects about 1 in 14 women (30–49) in low- and middle-income countries, with Indonesia among the higher-prevalence countries. Waste-to-Energy for Cleaner Air: Bali broke ground on its first waste-to-energy plant, aiming to cut landfill waste and reduce emissions while generating power for households. Healthcare System Capacity: Indonesia also rolled out new grant schemes to fund downstreaming of university research, including vaccine-related work to strengthen routine immunization.
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