Jakarta, Feb. 2 -- The Health Ministry emphasized the importance of building occupational safety and health (OSH) awareness among election officials on Friday, coinciding with the observance of National OSH Month (January 12-February 12).

"We must uphold OSH practice, considering that we will be holding elections. It is important to pay attention to the well-being of our election officials," said Nida Rahmawati, the ministry's Director of Health for Productive and Elderly Age Groups, during an online discussion.

Increasing OSH awareness during every work activity is necessary for realizing an OSH culture and encouraging the active participation of all parties to improve the level of public health, she said.

"This morning, all community...