“Smoking Is Like Music to My Ears”: How Tobacco Advertising Fuels Teen Smoking Intentions in Jakarta

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In the heart of Jakarta, tobacco advertising continues to echo in the lives of its youth on screens, in the streets, and through the speakers of music events. Despite regulations aimed at controlling tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship (TAPS), the reality remains. For many teenagers in the capital, smoking is not only visible, it is familiar, desirable, and in many cases, aspirational.Continue reading “Smoking Is Like Music to My Ears”: How Tobacco Advertising Fuels Teen Smoking Intentions in Jakarta

Young man receive respiratory treatment in a hospital room.

When Cigarettes Cut Deeper Than We Think: How Smoking Shrinks Household Health Spending in Indonesia

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Tobacco use in Indonesia is more than a personal habit, it is a structural issue that affects not just lungs, but livelihoods. In a country where 38.2% of adults aged 15 and above are smokers, the ripple effects of cigarette consumption on families are becoming more visible and more concerning.Continue reading When Cigarettes Cut Deeper Than We Think: How Smoking Shrinks Household Health Spending in Indonesia

Tulodo Appointed by USAID’S MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) to Undertake a Nurturing Care Case StudyThrough Public Health Delivery Platforms in Manggarai Barat, NTT

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“A good start in life will ensure a sustainable future for all” – The Lancet The above quote fits the narrative of how children are the most valuable asset a nation can have – that a good start in the lives of children will decide the future for everyone. Therefore, in order to protect andContinue reading Tulodo Appointed by USAID’S MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) to Undertake a Nurturing Care Case StudyThrough Public Health Delivery Platforms in Manggarai Barat, NTT

Finding research treasures at the toy market

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It was a Monday morning and our Dolpin team were ready to go to Pasar Asemka, a toy market located near Kota Tua (Old City) in West Jakarta. Dolpin (Dolanan Pintar = “Smart Games”) is aimed at families with children aged 5-9 years, bringing health and relationship education to the home that can be delivered by parents as easily as bedtime storytelling (Learn more: link). Our plan at Asemka Market was to conduct interviews and observations with merchants …Continue reading Finding research treasures at the toy market