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Over 91,000 Children Suffer ISPA in Fire-Affected Areas
Over 91,000 children in fire-affected regions face acute respiratory infections as smoke from forest fires spreads.
In brief
Over 91,000 children in fire-affected regions face acute respiratory infections as smoke from forest fires spreads. Health ministry reports 91,913 children under five in Indonesia's fire-affected areas have acute respiratory infections. Originally reported by Republika Online.
Health Ministry Reports
Health ministry reports 401,586 acute respiratory infections across seven provinces and 63 districts affected by forest fires.
Daily Cases Rise
Daily cases increase as smoke from forest fires continue to spread across affected regions.
Children Most Affected
91,913 children under five and 87,704 children aged six to nine face acute respiratory infections.
Elderly and Vulnerable Groups
590 pregnant women, 1,530 asthma sufferers, and 8,086 outdoor workers face health risks from smoke.
What it means
Health ministry reports 91,913 children under five in Indonesia's fire-affected areas have acute respiratory infections.
