The Ministry of Health stated that controlling cigarette consumption is an important part of the national strategy to reduce stunting because cigarettes are one of the largest household expenses, which results in reduced allocations for nutritious food.
The Directorate of Islamic Boarding Schools of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, together with the Directorate of Health Promotion of the Ministry of Health, are strengthening health services in Islamic boarding schools through the Healthy Islamic Boarding School program.
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Integrated Services Building and National Neuroscience Institute at the Mahar Mardjono National Brain Center Hospital (RSPON), Jakarta, Tuesday (26/8/2025).
Vice Minister of Health Dante Saksono Harbuwono revealed a new breakthrough in genetic therapy to treat diabetes.
Member of Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR), Netty Prasetiyani Aher, appreciated the government's responsiveness to the spike in Covid-19 cases in several Asian countries, while also encouraging the government to take proactive and educational steps to protect the public.
The Ministry of Health ensures that all Hajj medical teams are on full alert for 24 hours at various strategic points, including in flight groups, sectors, the Indonesian Hajj Health Clinic (KKHI), and health posts in the Holy Land.
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro emphasized that quality and relevant medical education is needed as a solution to the nation's challenges.
The Health Ministry says early detection is the key in eliminating Tuberculosis (TB) from Indonesia which the number has been going down year by year.
The Vice Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono calls the public to not worry about the Human metapneumovirus (HMPV).
The Health Ministry aims to build 66 hospitals in regencies and cities who do not have the type C Hospital, which mostly at Remote Border Islands Areas (DTPK) and as many as 32 will be completed in 2026.
The government will upgrade the quality of regional general hospitals (RSUD) in 66 remote and underdeveloped districts and cities from Type D to C to ensure more comprehensive and quality health services as an effort to accelerate one Quick Win program.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurates the Hospital of Health Ministry as the cause of death in East Java are stroke, cardiac arrest, and cancer.
