A measles and malnutrition crisis has killed at least 72 people, mostly children, in Indonesia's remote province of Papua, home to the world's biggest gold mine.

Krithika Varagur, Jakarta – Twin crises of measles and malnutrition have recently afflicted Indonesia's easternmost province, Papua, inciting foreign and media scrutiny as well as inter

Indonesia's government representatives say the deadly measles outbreak in Papua province has been brought under control.

Telly Nathalia, Jakarta – Military chief Air Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto on Thursday (01/02) said a devastating measles outbreak that affected 600 children in Asmat, Papua, has ended, though

An Indonesia-based human rights researcher says malnutrition is widespread throughout Papua as imported foods have shattered traditional diets.

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Indonesian health teams are scrambling to attend to the deadly measles outbreak in Asmat district of Papua province.

Indonesia's battle to stem a deadly measles outbreak striking malnourished children in Papua is doomed to be repeated unless the government helps lift the isolated region out of grindin

Taylor McDonald – Measles in eastern Indonesia's Papua province has killed around 100 indigenous children this month although the disease is easily preventable with a safe and inexpensi

Step Vaessen, Papua, Indonesia – In their little bodies with bones nearly piercing through their skin, the eyes of these Papuan toddlers tell their story.

Worried parents braved long queues and scorching heat in the remote Papuan jungle to get their sick babies treated Friday, as the impoverished region grapples with a deadly measles-and-

Andreas Harsono – A measles outbreak in Indonesia's Papua province has killed an estimated 100 indigenous Papuan children this month.

The number of malnutrition victims in Asmat district of Indonesia's Papua province has reportedly surpassed 10,000.

Bindi Bryce – Indonesia's Government has come under fire for its slow response to a severe measles outbreak in the province of Papua that has claimed the lives of dozens of children.

Dessy Sagita, Jakarta – Chain-smoking Indonesia is moving to stub out its booming e-cigarette sector, sparking criticism that the government is siding with giant tobacco firms at the ex

Safrin La Batu, Jakarta – The Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police will soon establish a joint task force to help address health problems in remote areas in Papua, the coun

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is concerned about the health crisis facing Asmat regency in Papua, Indonesia.

A measles outbreak is feared to have killed about 100 malnourished people in Indonesia's Papua, an official said Sunday, highlighting a health crisis in the country's easternmost provin

Dozens of pre-school children in a region of Indonesia's Papua province have died from malnutrition and measles in the past few months.

Jakarta – Indonesia is deploying military paramedics to carry food and vaccines to a remote part of its easternmost province of Papua, where reports say at least 61 infants died from ma

The anti-vaccine movement in Indonesia is unfortunately all too real, blamed for being one of the biggest factors behind the deadly outbreak of diphtheria in the country that has killed

Bachtiar Usir is both famous and infamous for many reasons.

Jakarta (Antara) – In this day of age, punishment with shackles still exists. Social Worker Association (IPSM) recently found such a practice in Aceh province.

Telly Nathalia, Serang – The Banten branch of the Indonesian Ulema Council, or MUI, issued a statement on Wednesday (03/01) urging Muslim parents to get their children vaccinated agains

Indonesia is currently experiencing what doctors have called an "extraordinary" outbreak of diphtheria that has already killed dozens of people this year, mostly young children.

Jayapura, Jubi – Papua Provincial Government highlights elements of security forces in Papua who allegedly masterminded the sale of liquor (alcohol), although there are regulations that prohibit th

The symptoms were mild and seemingly innocuous at first: mostly coughing and fatigue.

Anne Barker – East Timor's Government is deciding whether to adopt a controversial new policy that would ban contraceptives for anyone except married couples.

Indonesia is in the midst of a diphtheria outbreak that has affected hundreds and killed dozens this year, with medical professionals saying anti-vaxxers played a crucial part in the spread of the

Jakarta – Finance Deputy Minister Mardiasmo has said the government would start setting aside revenues from the tobacco excise duty next year to fund the Healthcare and Social Security Agency (BPJS

Jakarta – Indonesian health authorities will launch an immunisation drive next week to contain a sharp rise in cases of diphtheria, which has killed at least 32 people, including many children, in

Atin Prabandari, Dedi Dinarto, Irfan Ardhani and Putri Rakhmadhani Nur Rimbawati – The World AIDS Day on December 1 has been commemorated for 30 years, yet the children who suffer from HIV/AIDS in

Paulina Quintao – The government through the Ministry of Health (MH) made a decision to promote the International method of A and B (Abstinence and Be faithful) in its HIV/AIDS campaign activities

Vincent Bevins, Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesia is placing prohibitive restrictions on the sale of e-cigarette materials, and Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita last week offered an easy solution fo

Jakarta – Indonesia needs more studies conducted by local researchers to reveal the impact of tobacco consumption on health and health care costs to the country.

Callistasia Anggun Wijaya, Jakarta – A recent Jakarta Health Agency report on leprosy prevalence has recorded a relatively high number of new cases this year through the implementation of early det

Max Walden – Last year, more than 1 million dogs were killed across Indonesia – the world's largest Muslim nation.

Adam Harvey, Indonesia – A young Indonesian couple who believe cigarettes killed their baby son want the country's Government to shut down the nation's powerful tobacco industry.

Danielle Long – Starbucks Indonesia is encouraging women to break their silence about breast cancer in a bid to generate awareness of the disease in a new campaign.

Paulina Quintao – The Director of the organization Women's movement (MOFFE), Yasinta Lujina acknowledges that new Members of Parliament (MPs) need transportation to facilitate their work, especiall

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Paulina Quintao – The rate of Anemia has been increasing in the country according to data from the Timor-Leste Food and Nutrition survey 2013, that showed that 63% of anemia had an effect on childr

Paulina Quintao – The government through the National Commission of Food Security and Nutrition (KONSSANTIL) held a meeting with non-government organizations to evaluate the progress and discuss th

Brigida dos Santos – Public toilets in Dili are damaged and have no water, in particular toilets in Largo Lecidere and those in front of the Government Palace, the community appeal to the governmen

Jakarta – Fake news about the ingredients of measles-rubella vaccines have resulted in many parents refusing to let their children be vaccinated against the infectious diseases, a City Council memb

Aisyah Llewellyn – If you walk around nightlife spots in Indonesia like Jalan Legian in Bali, you'll see the signs.

Jakarta – The Jakarta Health Agency has imposed sanctions on the management of Mitra Keluarga Hospital in Kalideres, West Jakarta, after it was found guilty in a negligence case that led to the dea

Nethy Dharma Somba, Jayapura, Papua – Thirty eight residents in Semenage district, Yahukimo, Papua, were reported to have died during the May-August period due to sickness and poor access to health

Jakarta – Following the death of 4-month-old Tiara Deborah Simanjorang, who was allegedly denied intensive medical treatment because her parents had been unable to make a down payment at the hospit

Ivany Atina Arbi and Agnes Anya, Jakarta – The Jakarta administration plans to require all hospitals in the capital to become partners of the Healthcare and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan).