Indonesia: Over 70,000 Toddlers Infected with ARI Due to Forest Fires
Severe air pollution from forest fires (Karhutla) in Indonesia is threatening the health of toddlers, with over 70,000 infected with Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI). The 2026 forest fires are flagged as potentially creating a 'lost generation'.
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