Indonesia: BPOM Chief Grants Special Discretion for Drug Supply to 'Kopdes Merah Putih'
Indonesia's Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) chief has exercised special discretionary powers for drug supply to an organization identified as 'Kopdes Merah Putih'. This decision deviates from standard procedures, raising questions about its context and implications.
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