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West Papua’s Health Turnaround: How Coverage, Clinics, and Community Programs Are Moving the Needle

West Papua (the provinces historically known as Papua and West Papua and, since 2022, administratively expanded into several new provinces) has long been shorthand for “hard-to-reach” in Indonesia’s health planning. … Continue Reading West Papua’s Health Turnaround: How Coverage, Clinics, and Community Programs Are Moving the Needle

Building a Healthier Future: How West Papua is Transforming Its Healthcare System

West Papua, a province located in the easternmost part of Indonesia, is known for its stunning biodiversity, cultural richness, and vast natural resources. Yet, for decades, the region faced significant … Continue Reading Building a Healthier Future: How West Papua is Transforming Its Healthcare System

Gabriela Meilan

Ministry of Health Condolences for the Death of Medical Personnel in Papua

Free West Papua Separatist Terrorist Group killed innocent medical personnel in Papua Jakarta, September 16, 2021 Head of the Bureau of Communication and Community Services, Ministry of Health, drg. Widyawati, … Continue Reading Ministry of Health Condolences for the Death of Medical Personnel in Papua

Sorong City’s floating COVID-19 isolation center becomes operational

Sorong, West Papua (ANTARA) – PT Pelni’s ship KM Sirimau has officially operated as floating COVID-19 quarantine center, after being inaugurated by Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi and Sorong Mayor Lambert Jitmau on Tuesday. … Continue Reading Sorong City’s floating COVID-19 isolation center becomes operational