AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Haze: Indonesia logged 277,075 respiratory infections as fires sent hazardous smoke across the region. Authorities are monitoring cases and deploying health workers, while haze has disrupted schools and raised risks for children and people with heart or lung conditions. Health Services: Disaster recovery has restored nearly all public hospitals and community health centres in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra; six supporting centres remain under repair. Eye Health: A mass screening programme identified 1.6 million vision cases in Indonesia, underscoring demand for accessible diagnosis and care. Specialist Shortage: Danantara’s trust pledged at least US$100 million a year for social programmes, including scholarships for 1,343 doctors training as specialists, with priority for underserved areas. Travel Health: Australia’s new availability of the Qdenga dengue vaccine gives travellers to Bali another prevention option, alongside avoiding mosquito bites.
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