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A baby cries during diphtheria immunisation at a clinic in Cibinong, Bogor, West Java, south of Jakarta, Indonesia, December 5, 2017. Antara Foto/Yulius Satria Wijaya/via REUTERS

Indonesia’s diphtheria outbreak: problems in vaccination and antibiotics efficacy

Kambang Sariadji, National Institute of Health Research and Development (NIHRD), Ministry of Health Indonesia

An outbreak of diphtheria in Indonesia is not caused by a singular factor. The country needs better vaccination coverage and distribution as well as better antibiotics.
Bayi menangis saat diimunisasi difteri di satu klinik di Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat, 5 Desember 2017. Antara Foto/Yulius Satria Wijaya/via REUTERS

Wabah difteri di Indonesia: antara vaksinasi dan antibiotik

Kambang Sariadji, National Institute of Health Research and Development (NIHRD), Ministry of Health Indonesia

Wabah difteri saat ini tidak disebabkan hal tunggal. Tidak diselesaikan dengan memaki orang tua antivaksin. Tapi juga soal distribusi vaksin yang baik dan antibiotik yang tak seampuh dulu.

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