People-first HIV & TB: Indonesia’s health officials and advocates say ending AIDS and TB by 2030 must go beyond treatment to tackle stigma, discrimination, policy barriers, and access gaps, with community-led interventions judged by real-life impact. ADHD & emotions: A new Indonesian study links children’s ADHD to emotional regulation challenges, adding local data to everyday concerns for families. Wildfire haze respiratory hit: The Health Ministry reports a sharp rise in acute respiratory infections this year, with haze worsening symptoms but not the only cause—pollution from vehicles, factories, and coal plants also drives high caseloads. Surgery blood loss research: A retrospective study examines determinants of intraoperative blood loss during craniotomy for brain tumors, highlighting risks that can affect transfusion needs and recovery. Household deciles clarified: BPS explains deciles reflect relative welfare rankings using a Proxy Means Test across housing, water, fuel, assets, education, employment, health, and disability—not just income. Quake health support in Flores: University volunteers and partners provide free healthcare and emergency centers as communities recover from the Flores earthquake. Vector control push: Indonesia-linked research highlights non-chemical approaches to curb mosquito-borne disease, aiming to reduce reliance on chemicals.