Dengue threat in public health has been emphasized through its selection as one of ten global threats by the World Health Organization in 2019. Unfortunately, this sentiment is also mirrored in Indonesia, where the number of dengue cases in the first quarter of 2024 has increased threefold since 2023. This alarming growth rate of dengue… Continue reading EHI Efforts in Refining Dengue Surveillance in Indonesia through Remote Collaboration
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US CDC Validates EHI Laboratory Operations for Vector-Borne Pathogen Detection in Indonesia
From March 4 to 8th 2024, researchers from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) visited the Exeins Health Initiative (EHI) and validated the laboratory assays and provided helpful suggestions to improve laboratory infrastructure of EHI in detecting vector-borne pathogens in Indonesia. This validation underscores the commitment reaffirmed by the US… Continue reading US CDC Validates EHI Laboratory Operations for Vector-Borne Pathogen Detection in Indonesia
EHI Represented Indonesia at Molecular Approaches to Malaria 2024
Edwin Sutanto, our senior bioinformatician at EHI, recently received travel award to attend the Molecular Approaches to Malaria 2024 conference on 18th–22nd February 2024. The conference discussed the latest developments in malaria by research groups around the world, covering multiple topics such as the life cycle biology of malaria in pre-erythrocytic, blood stage, sexual stage,… Continue reading EHI Represented Indonesia at Molecular Approaches to Malaria 2024
EHI launches a Study on Acute Febrile Illness at a Primary Health Center in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, in partnership with US-CDC Fort Collins and Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University.
Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) presents a common challenge for individuals seeking medical care, as diagnosing the specific cause based on symptoms can be difficult, especially in settings with limited resources. In Indonesia, arboviral infections like Dengue are a significant concern, leading to a considerable health burden annually, with clinical manifestations ranging from mild to severe.… Continue reading EHI launches a Study on Acute Febrile Illness at a Primary Health Center in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, in partnership with US-CDC Fort Collins and Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University.
Announcing Bali Traveler Study: Research on Vector-Borne Pathogens in Tourist Set to Launch
Indonesia continues to witness a remarkable surge in international tourism, with Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reporting significant growth in January 2024. Foreign tourist arrivals reached 927.75 thousand visits, marking a notable 16.19% increase compared to the same period last year. With Bali ranking as one of the ultimate destinations for foreign travelers, there is a growing… Continue reading Announcing Bali Traveler Study: Research on Vector-Borne Pathogens in Tourist Set to Launch