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Ministry of Health Urges Regional Governments to Increase Polio Immunization Outreach to Prevent Rejection

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Ministry of Health Urges Regional Governments to Increase Polio Immunization Outreach to Prevent Rejection

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) has asked regional governments (Pemda) to increase outreach regarding the implementation of the Polio National Immunization Sub-Week (PIN) to prevent rejection from residents. “We are massively implementing this education, apart from the health service directly, through health cadres. We carry it out in collaboration,” said Head of the Communications and … Read more

Semarang City Mayor Leads Efforts for 100% Polio Sub PIN Immunization Success

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Semarang City Mayor Leads Efforts for 100% Polio Sub PIN Immunization Success

Mayor of Semarang, Hevearita Gunaryanti Rahayu during the implementation of the first Polio Sub Pin in the Graha Padma Area, West Semarang. Documentation picture Lingkar.co – Head of the Semarang City Health Service, dr. M. Abdul Hakam said that the Semarang City Government continues to strive to create a golden generation free from polio or … Read more

Nahdlatul Ulama University Students Take Active Role in Polio Immunization Program in Surabaya

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Nahdlatul Ulama University Students Take Active Role in Polio Immunization Program in Surabaya

A total of 119 students from the Faculty of Medicine (FK) and the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery (FKK) of Nahdlatul Ulama University, Surabaya (Unusa), took an active role in supporting the success of the SUB PIN Polio immunization program which was simultaneously implemented in East Java (Jatim), including in the city of Surabaya. Information … Read more

Polio Sub-Week Immunization Launch in Klaten: 123,000 Children Targeted

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Polio Sub-Week Immunization Launch in Klaten: 123,000 Children Targeted

A child in Surabaya received polio immunization. (MGN/Catur Irawan) Klaten: Around 123,000 children aged 0-7 years in Klaten Regency, Central Java, are targeted for the national polio immunization sub-week (PIN) which will start January 15 2024. Meanwhile, health workers are ready to implement the polio sub-PIN in Klaten Regency, whether held at community health centers, … Read more

Polio Outbreak in Indonesia: Expert’s Response and Vaccination Recommendations

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Polio Outbreak in Indonesia: Expert’s Response and Vaccination Recommendations

Shutterstock Indonesia was declared polio-free in 2014. However, the virus still exists. The proof is that by the end of 2023 there will be two children in East Java, specifically on Madura Island, and one child in Central Java who will be exposed to polio. UM Surabaya Health Expert Dede Nasrullah responded widely to this … Read more

Surabaya City to Launch Polio Immunization for 329,616 Children on January 15, 2024

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Surabaya City to Launch Polio Immunization for 329,616 Children on January 15, 2024

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, SURABAYA — The City Government (Pemkot) of Surabaya, East Java, will implement polio immunization simultaneously on January 15 2024. This immunization targets 329,616 children. This immunization follows up on the Circular Letter (SE) of the Minister of Health Number: IM.02.03/Menkes/1051/2023 concerning the Implementation of the National Immunization Sub-Week (Sub-PIN) in the Context of Handling … Read more

Surabaya City Government Act Quickly to Immunize Children Against Polio – More Than 329 Thousand Children to be Immunized

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Surabaya City Government Act Quickly to Immunize Children Against Polio – More Than 329 Thousand Children to be Immunized

Surabaya – The rise of the Polio virus is affecting children in Indonesia, making the Surabaya City Government act quickly. More than 329 thousand children in Surabaya will be immunized. Polio is a virus that can cause paralysis. However, this virus can be prevented with the polio vaccine. Simultaneous immunization will be carried out on … Read more

Acting Mayor Ali Kuncoro Calls for Participation in National Polio Immunization Program

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Acting Mayor Ali Kuncoro Calls for Participation in National Polio Immunization Program

Acting (Pj) Mayor of Mojokerto, East Java, Mohammad Ali Kuncoro, invited all people in his area to participate in the success of the National Polio Immunization (PIN) sub-week program which will start on January 15 2024. Mohammad Ali Kuncoro, after carrying out an inspection at the Kedundung Community Health Center, Tuesday, said that the Polio … Read more

Indonesia Launches Polio Immunization Campaign in Response to Outbreak

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Indonesia Launches Polio Immunization Campaign in Response to Outbreak

Monday, January 8 2024 – 16:09 WIB Banyuwangi, VIVA Banyuwangi – Indonesia experienced an Extraordinary Event (KLB) of polio cases after several cases emerged in several regions, including 3 cases in the Madura Islands, namely Sampang, Bangkalan and Pamekasan. Apart from that, polio cases also appeared in Aceh and Klaten, so the Central Government then … Read more

Ministry of Health Urges Polio Immunization Following 3 Cases of Paralysis

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Ministry of Health Urges Polio Immunization Following 3 Cases of Paralysis

giving vaccines to children. Photo source: Freepik/elshinta.com. The Ministry of Health asks residents to ensure immunization following 3 cases of paralysis Sigit Kurniawan’s Lifestyle Friday, 05 January 2024 – 21:35 WIB Elshinta.com – The Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) has asked residents to do a number of things to anticipate the spread of the polio … Read more