Browsing: Children’s Health

On 11 August 2024, the Director of Nutrition and Maternal and Child Health, dr. Lovely Daisy, MKM, announced that this regulation prohibits the promotion of formula milk, which is stipulated in Article 33, as part of efforts to increase the success of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia. The regulation adopts the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes that has been introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) since 1981.

In response to the alarming rise in leptospirosis cases following recent flooding, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has urged local government units (LGUs) to create ordinances that prohibit children from playing in floodwater.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two executive orders (EOs) on Tuesday, August 6. These orders led to the creation of the Presidential Office for Child Protection (POCP) and the reorganisation of the government’s Task Force on Zero Hunger. The newly established POCP is tasked with overseeing and aligning government initiatives aimed at safeguarding children and promoting their well-being. This office will play a crucial role in monitoring, harmonising, and recommending policies related to child protection. With a particular focus on combating online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM), and child trafficking.

Around 3,000 children and teenagers in Surabaya have been treated for addiction to mobile gadgets and online games since the beginning of this year. This phenomenon highlights the increasingly worrying mental health issues among the younger generation in Indonesia.

Paediatric cancer detection and treatment in Indonesia continue to be plagued with many challenges. Although parents’ awareness of the dangers of childhood cancer is increasing, cancer treatment in Indonesia is far from perfect.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently revealed alarming findings about using baby and talcum powder. According to their latest study,…

In Banjar, Indonesia, stunting remains a significant concern affecting child health and development. The local government has taken proactive measures to address this issue through various initiatives, including education on the importance of clean water. 

The 2023 Indonesia Health Survey (SKI) reveals that the prevalence of stunting remains alarmingly high, standing at 21.5 percent. This marks a mere 0.1 percent decrease from the previous year, highlighting the significant challenge faced by the government. Preparing for the 2045 Golden Generation and meeting the ambitious target of reducing stunting to 14 percent by the end of the year is crucial.

The Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes RI) has revealed alarming statistics: 65 percent of schoolchildren do not eat breakfast. This concerning trend has significant implications for children’s health and academic performance, urging immediate action.

Singapore is set to roll out measures to address device usage in the coming months as electronic devices and social media increasingly become integral parts of daily life. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli announced this initiative in separate Facebook posts on June 21, highlighting the need for decisive and effective measures to manage screen time, particularly among the youth.