Mitigating malaria and other disease risk in Indonesia's new capital city

Dr Henry Surendra, Associate Professor and coordinator of the Master of Public Health program at Monash University, Indonesia, led a study published in Nature Communications on mitigating the risks of malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Indonesia's new capital city, Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN). The study, conducted in collaboration with international and local stakeholders, emphasises the importance of cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration to reduce malaria cases and protect vulnerable groups.

The research highlights the need for further studies on environmental changes, vector behaviour and human mobility, and suggests leveraging technology for real-time monitoring to improve spatial planning. The relocation of Indonesia's capital to East Kalimantan Province on the island of Borneo presents an opportunity to integrate infectious disease surveillance into infrastructure projects, serving as a model for sustainable urban development worldwide.

Read the full article in Monash Indonesia News

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