Denpasar's school immunization program, known in Indonesia as BIAS, has passed the 75 percent coverage mark, according to NUSABALI.com. The report was published on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Coverage figures differ slightly between outlets. Bali Tribune also reported that immunization for schoolchildren in Denpasar reached 75 percent. Balipost.com put the figure higher, reporting that BIAS coverage in the city reached 87.5 percent, with 8,803 first-grade elementary students having received the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine.
The reports did not explain the gap between the two figures, and no further breakdown of the data was available in the source material.
In related news, the health office of Buleleng regency, also in Bali, is strengthening coordination for its immunization program and preparing for a catch-up immunization month, according to the Buleleng District Health Office. That item did not include coverage figures.
School-based immunization in Indonesia delivers routine vaccines to elementary students, and the MR dose for first graders is a standard part of the schedule. Coverage rates are closely watched because they indicate how well protected a population of children is against outbreaks.
What to watch next: whether Denpasar's health authorities publish an official coverage figure that clarifies the difference between the reported numbers, and how Buleleng's catch-up month affects immunization totals across Bali.
