Immunization in Indonesia: Traversing the seas to bring vital immunization to island communities

With over 17,500 islands in Indonesia, many people face challenges accessing sufficient medical care, including routine immunizations. As a result, the risk of disease is very high, especially for vaccine-preventable diseases, like measles.
Rahmi (Mimi), a midwife from Pangkajene Islands (Pangkep), often braves big waves travelling by boat to bring vaccines to these remote communities and works to raise awareness about the importance of immunization.

“We must build trust among the people, explaining that immunization is good for children’s health,” she says.

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