Health Ministry Collaborated with Religious Organizations in Measles Vaccination
The Indonesian Ministry of Health is collaborating with religious organizations to counter misinformation and boost national immunization coverage.
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Health Ministry Prioritize Measles Vaccinations for Medical Workers
The Ministry of Health stated that it is prioritizing measles vaccination for 39,212 medical personnel and 223,150 healthcare workers in 14 regions with the highest number of measles cases, as an effort to protect vulnerable adults.
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Health Ministry Evaluates Internship Protocols Following Death of Three Interns
Kemenkes evaluates medical internship policies following the death of three interns due to illness. Read the news for official findings and policy updates.
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Health Ministry Issues Alert to Protect Medical Personnel from Measles
Indonesian Health Ministry issues SE No. 1602/2026 to protect health workers from measles as 58 KLB are reported. Read the news for hospital safety protocols.
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Health Ministry Records the Downtrend of Measle Cases
The Ministry of Health stated that in the 11th week of 2026, there were 177 suspected cases and 121 cases of measles, representing a decrease of approximately 95 percent from the first week of 2,740 suspected cases and 2,268 cases.
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Jakarta Advised Public to Complete the Vaccination for Children ahead of Eid
The Jakarta Provincial Government is urging the public to ensure that children traveling home for Eid al-Fitr have received complete immunizations, including the measles vaccine, to develop antibodies against various viruses and bacteria.
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IDAI Declares Emergency Alert as Indonesia Ranks Second Globally in Measles Cases
The Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI) warns of a surge in measles cases in 2026, urging immediate immunization as Indonesia ranks second in global cases.
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Health Ministry Intensifies Measles Immunization Following Australian Notification
Health Ministry accelerates measles immunization next week following a foreign national’s infection. Read more about the emergency vaccination rollout here.
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Indonesia Intensifies Measles Surveillance Following International Health Alert
Indonesia bolsters measles detection and vaccinations after travelers test positive. Read the full report on the government's rapid health response.
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Surveillance Intensified Following an Australian Infected by Measles in Indonesia
The Ministry of Health tightened their surveillance after Australian health authorities reported a case of measles in a traveler with a history of travel to Indonesia.
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Measles Outbreak Kills 7 Children in Pamekasan, Suspects Surge to 734
Measles outbreak in Pamekasan claims seven lives and raises suspected cases to 734. Authorities ramp up monitoring and vaccination. Read the full report now.
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Measles Deadlier Than COVID-19: Indonesia, UNICEF Launch Urgent Response in Sumenep
Indonesia warns measles spreads faster than COVID-19 as UNICEF joins probe into deadly outbreak in Madura. Read the urgent update here.
