With the number of dengue-related deaths rapidly rising in Jakarta, and cases rising in Bali, leaders are revisiting discussions around the introduction of Wolbachia mosquitos across the country. The project was paused in Bali after concerns were raised about the program so that the Indonesian Ministry of Health could conduct further independent investigations into the …
Public Health
Indonesia is seeing a sharp rise in the number of dengue-related deaths in the country. Figures show that dengue deaths have increased by over 175% in the last four months to 475, compared to 170 recorded for the same period in 2023. These tragic deaths have been a huge cause for concern for health officials, …