Through the Primary Medical Care program, Kawan Sehat health workers provide treatment for fevers, wounds, and malaria in villages lacking access to doctors. They carry essential medicines, adhere to established medical protocols, and refer emergency cases promptly to prevent delays in care.
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Medical Advices Series – Simple Health Knowledge for Everyone
Clear medical guidance grounded in real field experience
Medical advice built from field experience to explain health risks and prevention clearly.
Visual introduction to medical advice focused on prevention and public health education.
The Medical Advice series was developed to present medical knowledge in a clear, practical, and ready-for-immediate-use format. These articles leverage extensive experience in field medicine, emphasising prevention as often more critical than treatment. Each piece of advice turns real-life medical scenarios into straightforward guidance, enabling individuals to identify risks early on, steer clear of common errors, and safeguard their health before issues develop.
Medical advice encompasses a broad array of topics, including infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, heat exposure, skin infections, animal bites, mental health issues, and everyday hygiene. While some subjects are intricate and others straightforward, they all adhere to the key principle: clarity saves time and time saves lives.
These materials are not solely sourced from textbooks. They arise from recurring inquiries in villages, schools, clinics, and emergencies. They capture the genuine challenges people encounter rather than hypothetical scenarios. The aim is to clarify without causing alarm or oversimplifying reality, but making it comprehensible.
By publicly sharing this medical advice, we make prevention accessible to all. When individuals gain insight into their bodies and surroundings, they are more equipped to make informed decisions. In the field of medicine, possessing knowledge is a form of care in itself.
Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation – Created in December 2025
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Blood Donation in Rural Indonesia
In Indonesia’s remote villages, giving blood can be the only available emergency care. A single donation may save the life of a mother, child, or accident victim. In places without hospitals, your blood is their hope.
Mental Health Support in Rural Indonesia
In the remote corners of Indonesia, mental health struggles often go unnoticed. Fair Future builds bridges of empathy through local presence, active listening, and community-based care to help children feel heard.
What Is Malaria and How to Prevent It
Malaria enters silently and can kill within days. But it’s preventable. Learn what malaria is, how it spreads, who is most at risk, and how Fair Future acts daily to stop this disease before it strikes.
Secondhand Smoke Is a Public Health Crisis
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The dangers of excessive alcohol consumption
Excessive alcohol consumption has a detrimental effect on lives, leading to fatal diseases, violence, accidents, and financial hardship. This campaign aims to raise awareness of its destructive impact on health, families, and communities. Breaking this cycle is imperative. Discover how alcohol abuse contributes to suffering and loss of life.
Fair Future Launches a New Anti-Tobacco Poster
Fair Future’s latest anti-tobacco poster highlights the grave dangers of passive smoking. Annually, tobacco claims the lives of 1.2 million non-smokers, affecting children, pregnant women, and whole families. This campaign is set to be launched throughout rural Indonesia with the aim of educating and safeguarding those most vulnerable.
Air Pollution Increases Health Risks for Millions
Air pollution serves as an unseen threat, impacting millions globally. Tiny particles infiltrate the lungs and bloodstream, inflicting serious harm on the heart, brain, and respiratory system. In nations such as Indonesia, pollution ranks as a primary cause of mortality. Recognizing these dangers is essential for safeguarding public health.
Tobacco Harms More Than Smokers Protect Others Now
Tobacco impacts more than just the smokers themselves—secondhand smoke endangers children, pregnant women, and whole communities. To combat this issue, Fair Future is initiating an urgent campaign focused on educating people about passive smoke exposure and promoting direct community action. The time has come to eliminate this silent threat.
The Health Benefits of Smiling in Rural Communities
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Dangers of Social Media for Children’s Well-Being
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