Indonesia, Oct. 23 -- Indonesia's Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has urged the public to limit outdoor activities to reduce the health risks associated with haze from forest and land fires.

"I strongly urge everyone, especially vulnerable groups such as toddlers, pregnant women, and older adults, to stay indoors unless necessary," the minister said on Friday after inspecting facilities and services at Doris Sylvanus Regional Public Hospital in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan.

During his visit to Palangka Raya, Sadikin also inspected Menteng Community Health Center, Panarung Community Health Center, and several oxygen centers. The visit aimed to ensure that healthcare facilities and support services were adequately prepared to ass...