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Tag: public health

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Robust research into air pollution’s impact on women is needed

By Anastasia Ika April 24, 2023June 5, 2023

To learn how air pollution is specifically affecting women and other vulnerable groups, more Indonesia-based research is needed, experts say.

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Jakarta’s shift to EV: When will residents make the change?

By Anastasia Ika April 10, 2023June 5, 2023

Jakarta rides the EV wave to curb air pollution and help achieve its emissions target. But what does it take for residents to make the switch?

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Maumere trans women enjoy clean energy, their peers in Jakarta struggle with air pollution

By Marina Nasution, Gloria Fransisca and Abdus Somad April 4, 2023July 31, 2023

A solar farm powers a small community in Sikka District, relatively untouched by air pollution. While Jakarta ranks as one of the most polluted cities in the world.

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The plight of trans women: Struggling with stigma and air pollution

By Marina Nasution, Abdus Somad and Gloria Fransisca March 24, 2023June 2, 2023

Trans women experience multiple impacts from air pollution. Many live near pollution sources and do not have good coping skills.

Hazy Jakarta skies by Vital Strategies 2019

Air pollution gives rise to ailments, including reproduction health for women

By Glenys Octania January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

Air pollution has been found to have impacts on women’s reproductive system. More study needed to better inform public health policy.

Zoonotic malaria threatens indigenous Orang Rimba in Jambi

By Gresi Plasmanto February 15, 2022February 24, 2022

As their habitat continues to shrink due to deforestation, the indigenous Orang Rimba group becomes more vulnerable, including to threat of the zoonotic malaria. Local authority is looking at One Health as a future solution to prevent outbreak.

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Urban dwellers pedaling their way to clear air pollution

By Kennial Laia and Lusia Arumingtyas September 18, 2021November 3, 2021

The number of cyclists in cities increased significantly during the pandemic. Experts say local administrations should use the trend as an opportunity to upgrade public transportation system in a bid to improve air quality.

South Korea faces a public reckoning for financing coal plants in Indonesia

By June 21, 2021June 21, 2021

Residents in Indonesia’s Suralaya are dealing with respiratory ailments and declining fish catches. They blame the South Korea supported power plants. Despite protests, the Jokowi government plans to expand coal-fired power projects.

Tidal floods in Central Cava put women’s health at risk

By December 24, 2019July 28, 2021

Thousands of residents in Pekalongan City have been inundated for decades, living in poor sanitation, and are exposed to various diseases. Declining sanitation has the greatest impact on women.

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