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HEALTH CARE

Be alert! Dengue fever is making a comeback

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 Accelerates Access to its Dengue Vaccine Through ‘Make in India’ Manufacturing Partnership with Biological E. Limited

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.

A correct diagnosis & therapy in time cuts down cancer mortality

Data Global Burden Cancer Report (Globocan) 2022 numbers 19.9 million new cases, with a death rate of 9.7 million. In Indonesia, 408,661 new cases and 242,988 deaths from neoplasms were recorded. Generally, patients in Indonesia are not diagnosed until their cancer has advanced to a late stage. Such delays result from a multiplicity of factors, the fault of both the patient and the cancer service system. Atypical symptoms, as well as a lack of public awareness of the importance of carrying out early detection measures, such as BSE (breast self-examination) for breast cancer, contribute to delays in diagnosis. 

Digestive tract, brain affect endurance

The digestive system plays an important role in optimal child growth and development. Esti Nurwanti, S.Gz, MPH, RD, Ph.D, a nutritionist who is also CEO/Founder of Gizi Nusantara, revealed that 70% of the body’s immune system is influenced by the health of the digestive tract. This implies that with healthy digestion, nutrient absorption is optimal, thus strengthening the body’s immune system. Children must consume nutritious food that supports digestive tract health to fortify the body’s resistance against attacks by viruses and bacteria.

Again, Herbalife Holds National Breakfast Week in 150 Cities

Herbalife, a leading company and community in the world that is actively building the public health and fitness movement is again holding various series of activities as a form of support for the 2024 National Breakfast Week (“Pekan Sarapan Nasional-PESAN”) campaign, which was initiated by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia since 2013. This is the 9th National Breakfast Week campaign that Herbalife supports through a series of educational activities for the community, including sharing information about the importance of a healthy nutritious breakfast, sports activities, and healthy breakfasts together.

Mouth ulcers won’t heal in two weeks? Beware of oral cancer

Enough vitamin C, but often susceptible to mouth ulcers? Be careful – we need to be wary of mouth ulcers that fail to heal within three weeks, because that could be a symptom of “mouth cancer”, also known as “oral squamous cell carcinoma”. In a live IG with the theme “Mouth Ulcer Won’t Heal, Beware of Mouth Cancer” which was held on Tuesday (13/2/2024), dr. I Gusti Ngurah Gunawan Wibisana, Sp.B(K)-Onk explained that mouth ulcers will normally heal in less than two weeks. 

Waiting for commitment of short duration TB drug therapy

Indonesia, the country with the second-highest burden of tuberculosis (known as TBC or TB) globally, has made efforts to eradicate the disease, managing to record significant success last year, namely, the highest case report or notification in the history of TB in Indonesia. This was emerged at the 37th Stop TB Partnership (STP) Board Meeting in Brasilia, Brazil, Friday (9/2/2024). 

Five suitable foods for complete nutrition

Are there any foods that should be satisfactorily consumed together? We often hear that combining protein and carbohydrates at the same time can stimulate weight loss – in fact, a study published about 10 years ago refuted that idea.

Iron needs vitamin C to be optimally absorbed

January 25, 2024, is celebrated as the 64th National Nutrition Day, but in fact, the Founding Fathers cared about the nutrition of all Indonesians since the early days of the nation. Nutrition is so important that an institution was established to deal with nutritional problems in the fledgling republic.

Six provinces are still “leprosy endemic”

World Leprosy Day is celebrated every year, during the last week of January. Indonesia is in the top three countries with the highest number of leprosy cases. Together with India and Brazil, Indonesia accounts for up to 74% of new leprosy cases worldwide. 

The association between dengue cases and climate variables highlights

Dengue is endemic in >100 countries in most of the world’s tropical and subtropical populated areas. Reported predominantly in Southeast Asia, the Americas, and the Western Pacific and less frequently in Africa and Eastern Mediterranean WHO regions: with dengue cases at 70% in Asia and 30% in other regions. Dengue deaths are mainly related to DSS, severe organ involvement, and severe bleeding. Mostly occurs in dengue-endemic areas where multiple dengue serotypes co-circulate. 

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