Jakarta, Nov. 1 -- The University of Indonesia's Faculty of Medicine, through its Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute (IMERI), has urged stronger fire prevention and health monitoring to protect children and other at-risk groups from smoke exposure.

According to a press statement received here Saturday, the faculty's dean, Anna Rozaliyani, said human health must be central to efforts to protect the environment and address forest and land fires.

"Forest and land fires are not just about smoke. They threaten health, safety and future generations. Preventing exposure, identifying risks early and providing follow-up must be grounded in science and cross-disciplinary cooperation," she said.

IMERI Director Bernie Endyarni Med...