HEALTH CARE

Data from the Ministry of Health reveal that 1,879,820 Indonesian children did not receive complete routine immunization in the last six years, from 2018 to 2023. who are not immunized are vulnerable to contracting dangerous diseases that risk disability and death. Herd immunity will not be achieved if there are still children who are not immunized, thereby allowing extraordinary events (KLB) or epidemics to emerge.

In general, fasting refers to refraining from eating or drinking for a certain period, namely, from dawn to dusk. Meanwhile, daily routines continue as usual. So, what should you consume at dawn, to keep your body energized while fasting? 

Endometriosis affects 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. In Indonesia, five out of 100 women of childbearing age suffer from endometriosis, resulting in high rates of morbidity, absenteeism, and socio-economic costs, while adversely affecting the quality of life, due to its high recurrence rate, of up to 67%. The stigma associated with endometriosis, including that abdominal or pelvic pain will disappear after having children, makes a lot of women reluctant to seek treatment, and is a factor in delays in diagnosis of between 6 and 8 years.

Islam not only teaches the rituals of prayer, fasting, zakat, faith, worship, morals and so on but also requires its adherents to be physically and spiritually strong. As stated in the Al-Quran surah Al-Anfaal, Verse 60, regarding Allah SWT’s command to prepare strength, and the hadith on the virtues of fitness from HR Muslim: “A strong believer is better and more beloved by Allah than a weak believer, and in all goodness”. 

World Obesity Day has been observed on March 4 since 2020 to raise awareness about the global obesity epidemic while encouraging practical solutions to help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight, as well as finding useful solutions to combat the obesity crisis.

Arthroscopy minimally-invasive therapy has advantages over conventional joint surgery: minimal incisions and a shorter recovery process. Joint disorders suitable for treatment through arthroscopy include fractures, tears in ligaments or meniscus, joint infections, and inflammation of the joint lining. Risk factors for knee and shoulder joint disorders are type of job and body weight. Athletes, especially runners, basketball or football players, as well as police or soldiers, are particularly susceptible to knee and shoulder injuries. 

Indonesia still faces a burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), despite prevention and control efforts and the availability of effective treatment. “NTDs cause high rates of morbidity, disability, stigma, and especially impacts poor and marginalized communities, including children, women, and the elderly,” said Momoe Takeuchi, WHO representative for Indonesia, during a speech at the commemoration of World NTDs Day 2024 ago. held in Jakarta on Wednesday (6/3/2024). 

Jakarta, IO – Continuing the success of "Langkah Bersama Cegah DBD", PT Takeda Innovative Medicines expanded its activities to the city of Surabaya, East Java, March 1-3, 2024. This activity is part of the #Ayo3MPlusVaksinDBD...

Hypertension is a risk factor for such catastrophic conditions as heart disease, stroke, and chronic kidney disease, all global health problems. Research in 15 developing countries, including Indonesia, revealed that the cost burden of hypertension is recorded at USD 1497.36 per person, per year. In Indonesia, Healthcare and Social Security Agency (BPJS Health) data shows that the biggest claim in 2023 for heart disease was IDR 17.63 trillion, an increase over the IDR 12.1 trillion set in 2022. Of the 23 million National Health Insurance (JKN) participants who have undergone health history screening, 8% are at risk of hypertension. 

Cases of dengue fever, known as “dengue hemorrhagic fever” or DBD, have emerged again in several regions in Indonesia. The West Java Health Service reported 4,637 cases of dengue fever from January to the third week of February 2024; 36 patients have died. Cases are dominated by patients in the pediatric age group. 

Takeda today announced a strategic partnership with Biological E. Limited, a leading vaccines and biologics company in India, to manufacture Takeda’s dengue vaccine, TAK-003. The partnership marks a crucial step in the fight against the global public health threat of dengue fever, aligning with the disease-specific target set by the World Health Organization (WHO) to achieve zero case-fatality rate due to dengue by 2030.