AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Safety: Indonesia is developing a Health Sandbox to test medical AI and protect patients from data misuse and biased algorithms. Of 60 health-tech innovations tested since 2023, 39 have passed evaluation. Menstrual Health: Sanitary pads remain subject to 11% VAT, while some women reuse products or turn to unhygienic repackaged pads, raising infection risks. Lung Health: Doctors warn that TB, lung cancer and COPD are compounded by air pollution, smoking and wildfire smoke; Indonesia has the world’s second-highest TB burden. Haze-related respiratory cases among children have reportedly reached 400,000. Nutrition: Cost-cutting at free-meal kitchens has led to layoffs and wage reductions, prompting worker protests. Screening Gap: Indonesia’s free health checks are uncovering widespread illness, but only 11% of people diagnosed are receiving treatment.
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