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HealthMore than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia

Indonesia’s health ministry says about 175,000 people have suffered respiratory illnesses since August as wildfires continue to spread toxic haze across parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. More than 40,000 cases involve toddlers, with conditions ranging from coughs and bronchitis to pneumonia.

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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 04:20Original

More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked IndonesiaHealth