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Child Brides Don’t Prevent HIV: Indonesia Minister

The government has highlighted a worrying increase in the number of South Sulawesi men marrying underage girls in the belief that it will prevent them contracting HIV/AIDS. 12:13pm Feb 8, 2012

Pumping Indonesia’s Blood Donations

Few acts of solidarity have the humanitarian effect of a blood donation: A single donor can help save the lives of three patients. 10:21pm Feb 7, 2012

Cancer Can Be Beaten With Proper Steps, Experts Say

Early detection, healthier eating and better-trained medical staff are key in the fight against cancer, health experts said over the weekend at an event to mark World Cancer Day, which falls on Wednesday. 10:11pm Feb 7, 2012

Papua to Require Male Circumcision in AIDS Fight

The Jayapura administration is planning to require male residents to undergo circumcision in an effort to cut HIV/AIDS transmission rates in Papua. 6:41pm Feb 6, 2012

4 Singapore Men Hospitalized by Illegal Sex Enhancement Drugs

The Health Sciences Authority said in a statement on Monday that four men, aged between 30 to 78 years, were hospitalized after developing low blood sugar levels likely to be caused by the consumption of illegal sexual enhancement health products. 4:33pm Feb 6, 2012

Experts Call On Indonesian Public to Swat Dengue Fever

Experts are calling for Indonesians to piggyback on a government campaign and take more responsibility for preventing the spread of dengue hemorrhagic fever in the disease’s most infectious month. 11:03pm Jan 31, 2012

Hundreds of Indonesians Fail Japan's Health Worker Exam

Australia Culls Ducks in Bid to Stop Bird Flu Outbreak

Jakarta Bar Helps Raise Money for Sick Girl’s Operation

44 Children in E. Nusa Tenggara HIV/AIDS Positive

Bird Flu Fears in Indonesia: Flap Over Jakarta Pet Market Move

Program for Hepatitis B Patients in Tangerang

Deceased Indonesian Had Swine Flu, Not Bird Flu

Tangerang Man Died From H1N1 Virus: Official

Riau Healer Claims to Cure Breast Cancer With Leeches

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Papua to Require Male Circumcision in AIDS Fight

The Jayapura administration is planning to require male residents to undergo circumcision in an effort to cut HIV/AIDS transmission rates in Papua. 6:41pm Feb 6, 2012


Child Brides Don’t Prevent HIV: Indonesia Minister

The government has highlighted a worrying increase in the number of South Sulawesi men marrying underage girls in the belief that it will prevent them contracting HIV/AIDS. 12:13pm Feb 8, 2012


Pumping Indonesia’s Blood Donations

Few acts of solidarity have the humanitarian effect of a blood donation: A single donor can help save the lives of three patients. 10:21pm Feb 7, 2012


Cancer Can Be Beaten With Proper Steps, Experts Say

Early detection, healthier eating and better-trained medical staff are key in the fight against cancer, health experts said over the weekend at an event to mark World Cancer Day, which falls on Wednesday. 10:11pm Feb 7, 2012


4 Singapore Men Hospitalized by Illegal Sex Enhancement Drugs

The Health Sciences Authority said in a statement on Monday that four men, aged between 30 to 78 years, were hospitalized after developing low blood sugar levels likely to be caused by the consumption of illegal sexual enhancement health products. 4:33pm Feb 6, 2012


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