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, …
Veterinary officials in Bali will be running a series of mass vaccination drives on stray, community-owned, and pet dogs in the region. The mission is to vaccinate over 70,000 dogs against rabies for the protection of local people and tourists. The Denpasar City Government, along with the Provincial Agriculture Service, have set a target to …
Cases of Covid-19 are on the rise in Bali. While the caseload remains relatively low, one person has died while testing positive, and now officials are urging the community to be proactive in their approach to mitigating the spread of the virus. In total, 60 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by health officials in …
Tourists traveling to Bali in the coming weeks are being urged to be vigilant about the risk of rabies. This news comes after two more residents were bitten by a dog that has gone on to test positive for rabies. Humans can contract rabies by being bitten by animals that carry the virus, such as …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has given more information about the release of Wolbachia mosquitoes in Bali. The World Mosquito Program has planned to release tens of thousands of mosquitos in Denpasar and Buleleng, but the mission has been postponed indefinitely. The Acting Governor of Bali has spoken to the public …
Bali Airport has announced that it will be increasing screening measures for all tourists arriving on the island following an outbreak of Monkey Pox in the country. The capital city of Jakarta in Java is currently experiencing a rise in cases, and Bali is being proactive in its mitigation efforts. The General Manager of PT …
Officials in Bali have committed to ensuring that rabies vaccinations are widely available on the island following a recent rise in cases. Governor Wayan Koster has announced that he is expediting the processes of vaccinating dogs on the island against rabies and is ensuring there is plenty of stock of vaccination. Speaking to reporters from …