AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHaze’s Health Toll: Indonesia’s El Niño-fueled fires are raising fresh health concerns. A report estimates smoke pollution killed 3,560 people in September, while researchers at the University of Indonesia plan to study lasting effects. Healthcare Access: The government says its nine ACT programs aim to widen access and improve care; Minister Muhaimin has urged people not to skip treatment because of cost, while Vice President Gibran called for better facilities and staffing at regional hospitals. Drug and Food Safety: Makassar’s BPOM plans to build a “green laboratory” from 2027 to strengthen testing capacity in eastern Indonesia. TB Research: A new study points to blood-based miR-26b-5p as a potential marker for active pulmonary tuberculosis, though further validation is needed.
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