Laboratories are a key component in supporting the health security system. Implementing biorisk management in laboratories is crucial, especially in laboratories used for COVID-19 testing, handling dangerous pathogens, diagnosing infectious diseases, and conducting scientific research involving potentially hazardous biological agents. This is done to protect laboratory staff, the public, and the environment from the […]
This visit was conducted to ensure the effective implementation of the COVID-19 sample inventory protocol. During the visit to nine institutions, we were warmly welcomed by the teams from each organization. The laboratory visits were part of efforts to ensure the proper implementation of safety protocols and sample inventory management, especially in the context […]
Australia Indonesia Health Security Partnership (AIHSP) in collaboration with The National Serology Reference Laboratory, Australia (NRL) and Indonesia One Health University Network (INDOHUN) carried out capacity building activities through Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS) workshops. The first series of workshop activities were carried out on January 29 – February 2, 2024 in Yogyakarta and […]
Since 2020, the Ministry of Health has been supporting the implementation of the Australian Indonesia Health Security Partnership (AIHSP) programme to enhance national health resilience in Indonesia, as well as to contribute to regional and global health stability and to support sustainable economic development and food security in Indonesia. The AIHSP programme is a […]
This competitive grant is funded by the Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) of the US Department of State, through its working partner, Health Security Partner (HSP). Grant funding allocation is an important step in advancing transformative initiatives within the scientific community. Following the BSL-3/ABSL-3 workshop held on August 22-24, 2024, participants were given the opportunity […]
In recent years, zoonotic diseases have emerged that cause fatalities in humans. These diseases naturally transmit from animals to humans and vice versa. To anticipate the spread of zoonotic outbreaks, a comprehensive understanding of these diseases or infections is necessary. One effort to prevent the transmission of zoonotic diseases is by increasing public knowledge, […]
The use of rabbits as experimental animals for research is highly important for understanding the fundamentals of biology and human health. Rabbits are often utilized as experimental models due to their significant physiological and genetic similarities with humans. A comprehensive understanding of the use of rabbits in research includes aspects such as organ structure, […]
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has adopted 11 core functions of the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN)/Association of Public Health Laboratories, namely Disease Prevention, Control and Surveillance, Integrated Data Management, Reference and Specialized Testing, Environmental Health and Protection, Food Safety, Laboratory […]
The challenges of the pandemic not only test the resilience of the global health system but also underscore the importance of international collaboration in responding to health crises. In this context, a consultation meeting with the theme “INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN HEALTH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (S&T) DURING THE PANDEMIC: LESSONS LEARNED AND WAYS FORWARD FOR […]
Indonesia is one of the countries in Asia that serves as a hotspot for zoonotic diseases and emerging/new-emerging/re-emerging diseases, posing a health risk to both animals and humans. 70% of these emerging/new-emerging/re-emerging diseases are also zoonoses, which can contribute to the risk of outbreaks or Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEIC). Anthrax is […]
