Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Reza Rahadian giving speech in front of many people at DPR building during shift of election date protest in Indonesia in Depan Gedung DPR RI.
Besides, high cost of raw materials, with 80-90% of finished product ingredients being imported, is a significant factor driving up the price of medicines.
Another factor contributing to higher drug prices is the lack of alternative drugs with the same active ingredients for certain original medications.
To solve the challenges, Tarruna Ikrar suggested that the government regulate drug prices by implementing a more balanced price ceiling, ensuring prices that consumers can afford while also ensuring fairness for the pharmaceutical industry.
Earlier, Indonesia’s Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin acknowledged that drug prices in the country are 3-5 times higher than in neighboring countries. One of the reasons for this is the inefficient distribution channels and lack of transparency in management.
Thousands in Indonesia have gathered to protest against their government’s attempts to reverse a constitutional court ruling that would open up elections to their rivals from smaller parties.
Demonstrators have gathered outside parliament in the capital Jakarta, as well as other major cities such as Padang, Bandung and Yogyakarta.
On Wednesday, Indonesia’s top court ruled that parties would not need a minimum 20% of representation in their regional assemblies in order to field a candidate.
Yet within 24 hours, parliament tabled an emergency motion to reverse these changes – a move which has sparked widespread condemnation and fears of a constitutional crisis.
The fast-tracked legislation, which will reverse parts of the court’s ruling, is expected to pass later on Thursday.