Indonesia Screens Millions as Wildfire Haze Triggers Respiratory Fears
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Indonesia's Ministry of Health is closely monitoring acute respiratory infection (ARI) cases as wildfire haze continues to blanket parts of the country.
The ministry has recorded 277,075 ARI cases nationwide. ARI refers to infections that affect the airways and lungs, including the common cold, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
Health officials say surveillance efforts remain in place to track the impact of the haze on public health.