AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkplace Safety Push: Indonesia’s Manpower Ministry is urging companies to embed Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) culture in daily work and leadership, not just paperwork, as workplace accidents still run high (462,241 cases in 2024, down to 319,382 in 2025). Rabies Alert in Bali: A rabid dog attack in Jembrana injured three residents, including two children; lab tests confirmed rabies and post-exposure vaccines were given, with a mass vaccination campaign planned. Health Ecosystem for Future Pandemics: The Health Ministry is calling for a stronger regional medicines, diagnostics, and vaccines ecosystem and says health tech should be shared, not monopolized, to protect Indonesia and neighbors from supply-chain shocks. AI for Public Health Programs: Indonesia is drafting rules to embed AI in key government programs, including the $15 billion free-meal drive, aiming to boost growth and public services. Food Insecurity Watch: New estimates suggest food insecurity in Indonesia rose from 8.7% (2024) to 10.4% (2025), driven by purchasing power pressure and faster food price increases. Vocational Skills for Health Jobs: The Manpower Ministry is strengthening vocational education links with industry, including an agreement with Huawei to build competencies and workforce readiness. Tourism & Health Context: Bali’s viral monkey “beer” incident highlights how tourism waste and wildlife behavior can raise public health and animal welfare concerns. Global Health Tech Angle: A World Economic Forum report argues low-cost prevention—like hearing aids, home safety, and physical activity—could cut major falls, diabetes, and dementia burdens while saving healthcare costs.
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