Couple Calls for Tobacco Shut Down after Baby Dies
A young couple whose one-month-old son died after breathing in cigarette smoke has called for the government to shut down...
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Diabetes: Indonesia’s Hidden Killer
A World Health Organisation (WHO) report released in 2016 found 7 percent of Indonesians suffer from diabetes, or just over 18...
Obesity Rates in Children on the Rise in Indonesia
Obesity rates amongst youth in Indonesia is on the rise and is likely to result in more cases of non-communicable...
Indonesia to Explore Medical Tourism Potential
Indonesia’s Tourism and Health ministries will team up to fulfil a promising role in the field of international medical tourism....
Sin Tax Says ‘Put Down the Smokes’
Like much of the world, smoking continues to be one of Indonesia’s top public health priorities. But, with the cheapest...
An Expat’s Guide to Indonesia’s Traditional Treatments
Taking care yourself as an expat can be difficult. Long hours working hard and even longer hours spent in traffic...
Childhood Obesity and Malnutrition: The Twin Dangers
The release of a recent global survey produced by US Stanford University shocked few living in Indonesia after finding those...
Staying In Shape In Indonesia
As an expatriate, it can be tricky finding places to join that cater to your fitness routine or sport of...
Nationwide Measles-Rubella Immunization Campaign Kicks Off
The Government of Indonesia kicked off its most ambitious immunization drive to date this week in Yogyakarta, with aims to...
Hoax Or Higher Power? Sulawesi’s ‘Miracle’ Baby
The small town of Karuen in Enrekang district, South Sulawesi, has been divided this week over the apparent miracle virgin...
Not So Tasty Meatballs Shut Down Party After Poisoning Kids
A spate of vomiting an dizzines ended a community party in Suberingin village, South Sumatra, on Monday, May 15, with...
What Vaccines Should Have Your Extra Attention in Indonesia? (Advertorial)
Most people who come to work and live in Indonesia are advised to have a set of vaccinations on top...
Jakarta’s Pollution May Lead To Low Quality Sperm
Pollution in Jakarta makes the air ?unhealthy?. Some expert believe it will have an effect on men?s health, potentially leading...
Dengue Vaccines What Is the Situation in Indonesia?
Dengue Vaccines There is a need for effective preventive interventions against dengue, a disease caused by four viruses, spread by...
Five Things Expats Need to Consider About Healthcare in Indonesia
Here are a few important things you need to know about healthcare in Indonesia before arriving in the archipelago....
Sensory Integration Disorder: A Misunderstood Form of ADD/ADHD in Children
5-15% of schooling children have difficulties in their sensory regulation to their environment. This means that some children may have...
Traffic Accidents Still Main Cause of Death and Health Problems
A toll road crash in recent weeks demonstrated the lack of discipline of some drivers in Indonesia, as a growing...
Breaking the Stigma on Mental Illness in Indonesia
The Get Happy Campaign aims to eliminate the stigma and encourage awareness on the country?s mental health problems....
Sporting Event Tough Mudder Launches in Indonesia
One of the world’s most recognized endurance series, Tough Mudder, is coming to Indonesia in October 2016. Founded in the...
Real Food by Real People: Meet Brenda Ritchmond
Brenda is the woman responsible for Bali Buda health food shops and restaurants, and is also a practising midwife. She...
Yayasan Usaha Mulia Helps to Lift Indonesians above the Poverty Line
Quality of life is an issue in Indonesia for those living below the poverty line. Although some believe that the...