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Indonesia Wildfires Cause Haze, Respiratory Illnesses
Wildfires in Indonesia have led to a persistent cycle of fires and haze, affecting Sumatra and causing transboundary haze. More than 170,000 respiratory cases, including coughs and pneumonia, have been recorded in haze-choked Indonesia, with over 40,000 cases involving toddlers. Despite bans and crackdowns, the fires continue, and efforts are underway to find solutions to extinguish them permanently.
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- Centre (2): BBC News, Channel News Asia