Forest Fires Trigger Over 333,000 Respiratory Illness Cases, Young Children Severely Affected
Indonesia has recorded 333,470 cases of acute respiratory infections (ISPA) due to smoke from forest and land fires (Karhutla) as of October 21, 2026. Children under five years old are disproportionately affected, with 75,172 cases. The Ministry of Health is bolstering healthcare services and urging public vigilance.
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