Indonesia's Air Quality Worsens Due to Forest Fires, PB IDI Highlights Risks of Respiratory Illnesses and Cancer
Air quality across Indonesia is deteriorating due to widespread forest fires (Karhutla). The Indonesian Doctors Association (PB IDI) warns of increased risks of respiratory illnesses and cancer, with fires particularly severe in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
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