On a warm morning in Jayapura, the campus of Universitas Cenderawasih (Cenderawasih University) felt different. Students gathered early. Some wore white coats. Others stood quietly beside proud parents who had …
Papua Inclusive Health Care
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Development
Senator Filep Wamafma Applauds President Prabowo’s 66 Hospital Acceleration Program and Specialist Scholarships for Papua
by Senamanby SenamanOne of the most closely watched projects in Indonesia’s easternmost provinces during President Prabowo Subianto’s first few months in office has been the speeding up of health infrastructure. Papua’s huge …
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Social & Culture
Universitas Cenderawasih Opens Anesthesiology Specialist Program to Address Papua’s Doctor Shortage
by Senamanby SenamanIt was a warm morning in Jayapura, and inside lecture halls that have seen decades of struggle and perseverance, a quiet but important event took place. On February 4, 2026, …
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Social & Culture
Papua Barat Daya Invests Rp 6 Billion in Specialist Doctor Scholarships
by Senamanby SenamanPeople in the easternmost part of Indonesia still have a hard time getting to healthcare. This is because of deep woods, hard-to-reach islands, and mountains that make life difficult. In …
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Social & Culture
Papua Barat Daya Strengthens Healthcare Access With Rp12.1 Billion Medical Equipment Grant for RSUD Scolo Keyen
by Senamanby SenamanHealthcare in Indonesia’s easternmost regions has always been a challenge, largely due to the terrain. The vastness of the area, combined with poor infrastructure and scattered coastal villages, often makes …
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Social & Culture
Indonesia Deploys 33 Health Workers to Support 15 Clinics in Dogiyai
by Senamanby SenamanIn the central highlands of Papua, where rugged terrain and long travel distances have historically limited access to basic public services, healthcare remains one of the most critical challenges. Dogiyai …
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In Papua, where geography often shapes access to public services, healthcare initiatives carry meaning far beyond policy documents and official speeches. When the Provincial Government of Papua officially inaugurated a …