Tuberculosis in humans found 9,000 years ago
Jakarta (Indonesia Window) – Over the centuries, tuberculosis (TB) has caused high mortality rates, and in 2019, it is estimated to be responsible for 1.4 milli...
Indonesia Window
18 October 2020
Indonesia to receive TB prevention medicine from U.S. for 145,000 people worth USD1.5 mln
The new tuberculosis prevention therapy medicine that has been approved by WHO is a combination of high-dose isoniazid and high-dose rifapentine, and is only gi...
26 March 2024
USAID partners with six private hospital networks in Indonesia to fight TB
Private hospitals in Indonesia is partnering with USAID in an effort to fight tuberculosis (TB) in the country, starting with early screening to medical treatme...
Highest TB burden in Indonesia covers areas in Java, N Sumatra, S Sulawesi
The highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Indonesia covers areas in Java, North Sumatra and South Sulawesi, taking into account the dense population, the...
Lawmaker calls for expanding task force to achieve TB-free Indonesia by 2030
The Tuberculosis Task Force is expected to be expanded in an effort to stamp out tuberculosis in all provincial regions in Indonesia besides enhancing relevant...
21 June 2025
