Hospitals in Bali
There are quite a few decent small private clinics in Bali, as well as public hospitals. Public hospitals are comparable to our local outpatient clinics. They offer a wider range of medical services:…
The hospital is equipped with modern facilities and has highly qualified medical staff. Doctors of various specializations, nurses, and other medical professionals work here, ready to provide assistan…
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Bali Expands Healthcare with New Emergency Hospital
A new branch of the Hermina Badung hospital, part of the large Rumah Sakit Hermina clinic network, has opened in Badung. The new hospital focuses on the IGD — the 24/7 emergency department. The south…
Major Road Repairs Start Near Toyapakeh Port
On Nusa Penida, work has started on the Sampalan–Toyapakeh road. It is one of the island’s main routes, used by local residents, tourists, and freight vehicles.
The roughly 8-kilometre section links Sampalan with the Toyapakeh port area. It is used to reach tourist spots, hotels, ports, and villages on the western side of the island.
Jakarta Airport Increases Screening After Hantavirus
Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport has tightened health screening for passengers arriving in Indonesia from abroad. The move follows hantavirus cases linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius.
Methanol Poisoning in Bali
Beach clubs, restaurants and bars—of course, holidays in Bali often involve alcohol. Here you can try cocktails, local drinks, and well-known global brands of spirits.
Unfortunately, the problem of counterfeit alcohol remains in its worst form: methanol poisoning. The mass incidents that used to make the news have almost disappeared, but that doesn’t mean the proble…
Fatal Boat Collision Near Nusa Lembongan
A 34-year-old tourist from Norway has died near Nusa Lembongan. He was hit by a snorkelling boat while spearfishing with a harpoon in the Tanjung Pakaang area.
The man was in the water with a group. At that moment, a snorkelling boat passed through the same area. After the impact, he sank below the surface. One of the boat’s passengers helped bring him back…
Bali Police Arrest Foreigner Over Hotel Attack
In northern Bali, police arrested British citizen Aaron Mishel. He is suspected of stabbing an employee of the Menjangan Dynasty Resort in the village of Pejarakan, Buleleng.
No One Owns the Ocean: The Fight for Bo’a
This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…
Mass Rabies Vaccination Targets 10,000 Dogs in Tabanan
A dog rabies vaccination campaign has started in Tabanan Regency in Bali. The Regency Agriculture Office plans to vaccinate 10,000 animals during April. Vaccinations are being carried out across the r…
