# 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.
- Title: Over 91,000 Children Suffer ISPA in Fire-Affected Areas
- Summary: Over 91,000 children in fire-affected regions face acute respiratory infections as smoke from forest fires spreads. Health ministry reports 91,913 children…
- Keywords: indonesia, fire-affected areas, ispa, children, acute respiratory infections, health ministry, forest fires, Republika Online
- Source: Republika Online — https://ameera.republika.co.id/berita/tnzggz425/lebih-dari-91-ribu-balita-terserang-ispa-di-wilayah-terdampak-karhutla
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:02:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indonesia, fire-affected areas, ispa, children, acute respiratory infections, health ministry, forest fires, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Health ministry reports 91,913 children under five in Indonesia's fire-affected areas have acute respiratory infections.