
Could wastewater surveillance protect Indonesia from the next pandemic?
Public healthMitigating the effects of future pandemics depends on having a strong health system that can detect infectious diseases early enough to implement a swift and informed response. One of the best ways to do this is by developing a monitoring system capable of detecting disease transmission at the community level.

Indonesia is surviving the Omicron wave. But is it really time to remove mask rules?
Covid-19, Public health, Top StoriesLike many people around the world, Indonesians are getting fed up with Covid-19 restrictions. But there remain plenty of reasons for caution.
Indonesia is betting on CoronaVac in its fight against Covid-19. But will it work?
Public health, Top StoriesIndonesia has moved quickly to set up a national program to vaccinate against Covid-19. But it faces major challenges in vaccinating the population in a timely and effective manner.
Who to believe: social media or government? The challenge of coronavirus in Indonesia
Analysis, Media, Public healthIn a disease outbreak like coronavirus, who should the public trust? Conversely, how can the government show that it is a trustworthy source of information? Krishna Hort, Angus Campbell and Tiara Marthias look at the challenges of health communication.