Kementerian Kesehatan (Kemenkes) menyebut bahwa kasus antraks yang terjadi di Gunungkidul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) sudah bisa masuk dalam kategori Kejadian Luar Biasa (KLB). Pasalnya, sudah ada satu kematian suspek antraks. Tetapi, Kemenkes menyerahkan seluruh kewenangan itu kepada pemerintah daerah (Pemda) setempat.
India observes reduction in stunting but obesity, wasting still concerns: UNICEF report
The report prepared by a combined effort of WHO, UNICEF and the World Bank compares the global data of stunting, wasting and obesity. A recent report by United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) confirmed that India continues to reduce stunting among children.
Dua Komponen Intervensi Spesifik Stunting Lampaui Target
Kementerian Kesehatan (Kemenkes) melaporkan, dua dari 11 komponen pelaksanaan program intervensi spesifik stunting di Indonesia telah melampaui target pada triwulan pertama tahun ini. Dirjen Kesehatan Masyarakat Kemenkes Maria Endang Sumiwi di Jakarta, Minggu (25/6/2023) mengatakan, dua intervensi yang melampaui target adalah tablet penambah darah pada remaja putri dan tablet penambah darah pada ibu hamil.
National Technical Guidelines for Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response in Somalia – June 2022
Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) is a comprehensive set of evidence-based strategies for strengthening national communicable disease surveillance and response systems for all priority conditions at all levels (community, facility, district, region, state and federal) of the health system.
IDSR seeks to improve integration and coordination when conducting surveillance and response activities.
Dinkes Jayawijaya Temukan 144 Kasus KLB Campak, Terbanyak di Wamena Kota
Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Jayawijaya melaporkan temuan 144 kasus indikasi KLB Campak di 14 distrik. Kasus KLB Campak mulai meningkat sejak bulan Mei hingga sekarang. Kepala Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Jayawijaya, dr. Willy Mambieuw mengatakan, pihaknya sudah mengirim seluruh sampel pasien dengan indikasi gejala campak ke Surabaya untuk pemeriksaan. Dari 144 sampel, 9 orang positif campak.
The Path to Sustainable Healthcare: Implementing Care Transition Teams to Mitigate Hospital Readmissions and Improve Patient Outcomes
Hospital readmissions within 30 days suggest care quality issues and increased mortality risks. They result from ineffective initial treatment, poor discharge planning, and inadequate post-acute care. These high readmission rates harm patient outcomes and financially strain healthcare institutions, inviting penalties and discouraging potential patients.
Pentingnya Perilaku Caring Meningkatkan Profesionalisme Perawat
Challenges in Early Intervention for Maternal Health
According to a government bulletin on maternal mortality for 2018-2020, the national maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is 97 per 100,000 live births. The ratio for Madhya Pradesh, the state with the second highest after Assam, is at 173. This report studies the experience of 15 districts in Madhya Pradesh in utilising digital-health tools to improve outcomes in maternal health.
DKI Percepat Penurunan Angka Kematian Ibu dan Bayi di Jakarta
Kerja sama lintas sektor dan organisasi dibutuhkan untuk mempercepat penurunan angka kematian ibu dan bayi di Jakarta. Pemutakhiran pelayanan dan peningkatan akses perlu didorong untuk mencapai hal tersebut.
2023 Hand Hygiene Day: NCDC emphasises importance of frequent washing of hands
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has emphasised the importance of maintaining clean and safe health through proper and frequent washing of hands to reduce the risk of infections and ensure healthy living. Dr Tochi Okwor, Assistant Director, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), NCDC, said this on Friday, at the commemoration of the 2023 Hand Hygiene Day through its “Turn Nigeria Orange (TNO) Programme”, at the Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja.