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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
BSL3 (Biosafety Level 3) or ABSL3 (Animal Biosafety Level 3) is a laboratory safety level specifically designed for the research and manipulation of pathogenic microorganisms that can cause serious disease in humans or animals. BSL3/ABSL3 facilities adhere to strict standards in terms of design, equipment, and work protocols to prevent the spread of dangerous […]
May is the last month of internship activities in the division for One Health Laboratory Network (OHLN) interns. A lot of activities have been carried out during this last month, starting from making CRDF factsheets, creating articles, uploading Instagram social media content like the previous months, and this month we also did a lot of […]
In carrying out activities in laboratories, laboratory personnel are not exempt from the dangers of biological agents. Without proper handling, hazardous biological agents can be released to the environment. Therefore, appropriate biosafety measures are necessary to protect laboratory personnel, prevent the release of dangerous pathogens, and ensure environmental safety. Biosafety levels (BSL) provide a framework […]
Currently the field of emerging biotechnology and its application in the world and in Indonesia continues to grow rapidly, because it’s getting easier to perform and also cheaper. At the same time, issues of bioterrorism and research with the potential for dual use are also increasing. As a network that supports the establishment of integrated […]
It has been almost three months since the One Health Young Leaders Independent Campus Certified Internship program began. So many things have been done during this internship at INDOHUN, from attending a series of lectures and doing assignments to participating in internship activities in the OHLN (One Health Laboratory Network) division which are still ongoing. The […]
