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Health Ministry to issue advisories on outdoor activities
The Sun Daily
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July 2, 2025
PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has directed the Health Ministry to issue advisories on the suitability of outdoor activities amid the ongoing heatwave and changing weather conditions brought on by the Southwest Monsoon. At the weekly press conference...
Over 1 million Nigerians are pushed into poverty yearly due to health-related expenses- DG, NHIA
Business Day
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July 10, 2025
Kelechi Ohiri, the director-general and CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has cited a global study indicating that over one million Nigerians are pushed into poverty every year due to health-related expenses. Ohiri lamented...
'Shocking' email from elite plastic surgery clinic sparks fear in Sydney's east... Plus, dentist's widow busted in Ibiza - and three-way holiday for socialite, her ex and his new love: THE GROUP CHAT
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
Welcome to The Group Chat with Lucy Manly, where Australia's most-trusted society insider shares the hottest gossip BEFORE it makes the news Call the fashion police I nearly spat out my collagen shake when I saw these photos of stylist Kelly...
Indonesian media shouldn’t give platforms to pro-Israel voices
Middle East Monitor
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July 2, 2025
Indonesia has long positioned itself as a firm opponent of colonialism and injustice. That stance is not rhetorical. It is enshrined in its constitution, which clearly states: “Colonialism must be abolished in this world because it is not in...
Israeli Strike Kills 16, Including Children, Near Gaza Medical Facility
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - An Israeli attack on Palestinian civilians near a medical center in Gaza on Thursday, July 10, 2025, resulted in 16 fatalities, including children, and numerous injuries, according to local health authorities. This incident...
Flavour, ethics and affordability – the factors shaping Gen Z consumption in Indonesia
Just Food
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July 10, 2025
Food companies doing business in Indonesia are intensifying efforts to attract Gen Z consumers, who are demanding products that not only taste good but align with their identity, health goals and social values. What Gen Z wants matters: the cohort...
Indonesia grants visa-free entry to Brazil, Turkey starting July 3
Antara
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July 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia, through the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas), has implemented a visa-free visit (BVK) policy for foreign nationals holding Brazilian and Turkish passports, effective July 3, 2025. Acting Director...
Brazil's Lula Offers Policy Model for Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal Program
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has offered support to President Prabowo Subianto for Indonesia’s free nutritious meal program. The offer was conveyed during a joint statement at the Planalto Palace in Brasília on...
Feature: Indonesia's fight against leprosy through hope, healing, early detection
Xinhua News Agency
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by Hayati Nupus SAMPANG, Indonesia, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Under the scorching sun in Sampang regency on Madura Island in East Java province, 28-year-old Ali Manan sat nervously among villagers. He took deep breath before finally speaking in front of...
Indonesian Hospital Director Dr. Marwan Sultan and Family Killed in Gaza Airstrike
Watan
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July 2, 2025
Watan-Dr. Marwan Sultan, director of the Indonesian Hospital in the Gaza Strip, was martyred alongside several members of his family as a result of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a residential apartment in the Tal al-Hawa area southwest of...
Indonesia rescuers find 31 survivors in ongoing search after ferry sinks Bali
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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A helicopter and nine boats including two tug boats and two inflatable boats searched for survivors with assistance from fishermen and people onshore. Strong waves up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high and darkness hampered emergency responders...
Brazil Lula hails 1955 Bandung spirit, welcomes Indonesia to BRICS
Antara
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July 10, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has praised Indonesia for its initiative in hosting the 1955 Asian-African Conference in Bandung, West Java, which brought together developing nations to amplify their shared...
Trump tariffs: 50% on copper, 200% on pharmaceuticals - How it may impact India
CNBC-TV18
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July 10, 2025
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 9) announced 50% tariffs on the imports of copper in the US. Trump has also threatened to impose 200% tariffs on the imports of pharmaceuticals after a year. Trump's move while aiming to...
Indonesian Hospital Director, Family Killed as Israel Targets Medical Workers
The Palestine Chronicle
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July 2, 2025
Dr. Marwan Sultan, director of the Indonesian Hospital, was killed along with his family in Gaza. (Photo: via social media) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli airstrikes killed Dr. Marwan Sultan, director of the Indonesian Hospital, along with...
Specialist centre Royal Healthcare to open in Tokyo or Osaka, after Japan’s Sojitz takes control
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Specialist chain Royal Healthcare aims to open its first overseas medical centre in Tokyo or Osaka by 2028, after being acquired by Japanese trading firm Sojitz Corporation. In May, Sojitz announced that it had taken a majority stake...
Wonderful Indonesia Rolls Through Berlin: Showcasing Indonesia's Most Iconic Travel Destinations
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) This initiative aims to bring German tourists closer to Indonesia by showcasing the charm of its Priority Tourism Destinations and Regenerative Destinations, including Lake Toba (North Sumatra), Borobudur (Central Java),...
Wonderful Indonesia Unveils The Beauty Of Its Top Destinations Across Rome With Open Bus And Outdoor Ad Campaign
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) This initiative is designed to foster a closer connection between Italian travelers and Indonesia by spotlighting the nation's Priority Tourism Destinations and Regenerative Destinations, including Lake Toba (North Sumatra),...
IHH Healthcare pursues expansion in Indonesia and Vietnam
Yahoo Finance
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Malaysian hospital operator IHH Healthcare has set its sights on expansion into Indonesia and Vietnam to boost its scale amid escalating care expenses in the region, as reported by Bloomberg. Indonesia's healthcare reforms and relaxed foreign...
5 Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Prevent Blockage of Heart Artery
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Heart disease remains a serious threat to global public health, including in Indonesia. One of the main contributing factors is the blockage of blood vessels, which inhibits the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the heart. This...
Indonesia steps up efforts to tackle healthcare workforce issues
VietnamPlus
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July 1, 2025
Jakarta (VNA) - The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of Indonesia have established a joint committee to improve medical education as part of efforts to address major challenges in the national...