AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTransboundary Haze Response: Indonesia is coordinating with Malaysia on cross-border smoke, with the first step being weather modification operations along border areas as API readings hit “very unhealthy” levels in West Kalimantan and spill into Sarawak. Wildfire Health Impact: The Health Ministry says millions are at risk from haze, with thousands treated for respiratory infections and extra attention urged for children, the elderly, pregnant women with asthma, and outdoor workers. Hospital Care in Disasters: After the NTT earthquake, the Health Ministry set up inflatable field hospitals to keep surgeries running safely amid aftershocks, while universities consolidate support to cover safe water, electricity, health services, and trauma recovery. New Specialized Surgery in Batam: The Health Minister launched Indonesia’s first brain aneurysm clipping surgery in Batam, aiming to reduce referrals to Medan or Jakarta. Mental Health & Youth: A Yogyakarta study links childhood trauma and bullying to higher social phobia risk in teens, with warm, supportive parenting offering protection. WHO Leadership Race: Indonesia formally nominated Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin for WHO director-general as the campaign intensifies ahead of regional support. Healthcare Access via Budget: Indonesia’s 2027 plan targets major upgrades to Puskesmas and regional hospitals, keeping healthcare as a priority cluster.
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