AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildfire Health Emergency: Smoke from Indonesia’s fires was linked to an estimated 3,560 deaths in September, while 57.8 million people breathed unhealthy or hazardous air, CREA reported. A University of Indonesia child-health expert warned that repeated exposure can permanently harm children’s lung and brain development. Indonesia has also rolled out free oxygen buses as respiratory cases rise. Health System: Indonesia is preparing to extend HPV vaccination to young adults in 2027 and is expanding digital screening for non-communicable diseases in primary care. Regional Cooperation: Cambodia and Indonesia agreed to deepen health-sector collaboration, including on workforce development, infectious-disease preparedness and digital health. WHO Leadership: Indonesia’s Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin is among seven nominees to lead the World Health Organization; candidates will face a member-state forum in November.
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