At least 35.81 percent of the total 100,051 Indonesian Hajj pilgrims have high health risk since they are elderly and/or have comorbidities, the Health Ministry has said.”Out of the 35 percent, there are 25,481 people who are at high risk with comorbid…

The Health Ministry has appealed to Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to remain disciplined in following the COVID-19 health protocols during their pilgrimage to the Holy Land.”During the Hajj pilgrimage this year, we will encounter two problems — the COVID-19…

Subsidence occurring on shorelines increases the risk of coastal flooding, main expert researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency’s (BRIN’s) Research and Atmosphere Center, Thomas Djamaluddin, stated.During the Lesson Learned: Coastal Fl…

COVID-19 full vaccination coverage among older adults in three provinces in Java is still lower than that of other provinces, a spokesman stated.”It is also important to focus on protecting vulnerable groups. One of them is older adults,” government sp…

Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin urged the elderly population to be diligent in exercising daily and routinely conducting health screenings at the nearest health service facility to ensure their bodies stayed fit and healthy.“Fathers and …

The Ministry of Health drew attention to the threat posed by dehydration and heat stroke to Hajj pilgrims amid the extremely high temperatures in Saudi Arabia during the 2022 Hajj pilgrimage.”Do not wait until thirsty (to drink). This is essential to p…