#Food Poisoning
Health Minister reveals causes behind mass food poisoning in MBG Program
Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, has outlined several causes behind the recent wave of mass food poisoning incidents linked to the government’s Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.
Ombudsman identifies eight key problems in free nutritious meal program
The Indonesian Ombudsman has highlighted eight major issues in the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, based on a rapid assessment study to prevent maladministration.
President admits flaws in free meal program, orders stricter safety measures
President Prabowo Subianto has acknowledged shortcomings in the implementation of the government’s flagship Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, following a series of mass food poisoning incidents that sparked public concern.
House urges tighter oversight of free nutritious meal program after student poisoning cases
The Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, launched earlier this year as a flagship government initiative, was designed to tackle malnutrition and improve student health across Indonesia. The program aims to provide daily nutritious meals to schoolchildren, particularly in regions where stunting and undernutrition remain pressing public health concerns.
MBG food safety questioned as hundreds of students fall ill after consuming free meals
Another wave of mass food poisoning cases has struck the government’s Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, raising serious concerns over food safety and program implementation.