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In ‘spiritual’ Bali, women are not getting mental health care

Bali is world-famous as a centre of cultural and spiritual tourism that offers visitors spiritual healing and inner/outer balance - the ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ phenomenon. But the mental health of the Balinese is rarely talked about, especially when women are afflicted.

Is the ‘Bill Gates vaccine’ safe? Sceptics threaten critical TB vaccine trial in Indonesia

Policies, Public health

The plan to conduct clinical trials in Indonesia was hatched last year following the success of the first and second phases of the vaccine’s trials. Indonesia is expected to benefit as it means the final development of the vaccine’s efficacy will incorporate Indonesians’ genetic characteristics.

Talking Indonesia: engaging marginalised groups in risk communication

Talking Indonesia

In Indonesia, a country prone to disasters and emergencies, effective risk communication can mean the difference between safety and vulnerability for millions. But what happens when risk communication fails to reach those most marginalised?

Best of 2020

Analysis

Indonesia at Melbourne will again be taking a break over the Christmas and New Year period. Here we list the most popular articles and podcast episodes, plus a few of our favourites, from 2020. We look forward to seeing you again when we return in January.

Is Indonesia’s health system prepared for peak Covid-19?

Analysis, Policies, Policy in Focus, Public health

As case numbers continue to climb, Indonesia is yet to see the worst of the pandemic. How will its health system fare? Tri Aktariyani and Putu Eka Andayani take a look at the system’s preparedness.

How to fix Indonesia’s Covid-19 governance problem

Analysis, Policies, Policy in Focus, Public health

The Indonesian government’s poorly coordinated response to Covid-19 indicates an urgent need for reform, write SMERU’s Jimmy Daniel Berlianto Oley and Rendy Adriyan Diningrat.

Budget politics in Indonesia’s Covid-19 response

Analysis, Economy, Policies, Policy in Focus, Politics, Public health

Repeated amendments, growing tensions between the centre and the regions and a lack of public consultation appear to be part of the ‘new normal’ for Indonesia’s budget in 2020. But is there a better way? Akhmad Misbakhul Hasan dives into the politics of economic recovery from the pandemic.

Getting the numbers on coronavirus in Indonesia

Analysis, Policies, Public health

Modelling indicates an urgent need for action by the government, health authorities, and the public, writes Ben Phillips

As Jokowi calls for climate action, destructive coal mining continues to boom

Environment, Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Public health

The president is signalling a shift in energy policy away from coal, but mining for the resource shows no signs of slowing. Article 33’s Santoso gives a closer view of what the practice is costing communities on the ground.

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