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 […]
Observational Visit on the Implementation of Inventory Management
Observational Visit on the Implementation of Inventory Management
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 […]
Quality Management System (QMS) Workshop Phase II
Quality Management System (QMS) Workshop Phase II
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 […]
Online Mentoring 1 and 2 on Laboratory Quality Management
Online Mentoring 1 and 2 on Laboratory Quality Management
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 […]
Visitation of BSL-3/ABSL-3 Grant fund Activities
Visitation of BSL-3/ABSL-3 Grant fund Activities
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 […]
WORKSHOP QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (QMS)
WORKSHOP QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (QMS)
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 […]
CONSULTATIVE MEETING “INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN HEALTH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (S&T) DURING THE PANDEMIC: LESSONS LEARNED AND WAYS FORWARD FOR BUILDING PANDEMIC RESILIENCE FROM A BIOSAFETY & BIOSECURITY PERSPECTIVE”
CONSULTATIVE MEETING “INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN HEALTH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (S&T) DURING THE PANDEMIC: LESSONS LEARNED AND WAYS FORWARD FOR BUILDING PANDEMIC RESILIENCE FROM A BIOSAFETY & BIOSECURITY PERSPECTIVE”
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 […]
WORKSHOP ON EARLY DETECTION OF ANTRAX CASES IN HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS
WORKSHOP ON EARLY DETECTION OF ANTRAX CASES IN HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS
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 […]
Workshop on Management of Materials Containing SARS-CoV-2 and Derivative Materials
Workshop on Management of Materials Containing SARS-CoV-2 and Derivative Materials
In order to maintain public safety and health, attention to the management of materials containing SARS-CoV-2 and its derivative materials is becoming increasingly important. In response to the global pandemic that recently hit the world, understanding and practices related to the management of these materials have become a major focus for various sectors, including […]
Multisectoral Meeting II to Discuss Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBA) in Indonesia
Multisectoral Meeting II to Discuss Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBA) in Indonesia
Indonesia One Health University Network (INDOHUN) continues to strive to support the implementation of the laboratory biorisk management system (SMBL) through the One Health Laboratory Network (OHLN) program in university and government laboratories in order to improve safety and security in handling biological materials during the identification and detection of infectious diseases. emerging (PIE) […]