Vaccine Populism

In the frame to outline the position distinctively against global powers, Nusantara vaccine must strive to prove that the used components are domestically produced.

“Vaksin Nusantara” continues to be developed despite opposition. Before members of the House of Representatives (DPR) members, [former health minister] Terawan Agus Putranto demonstratively presented what “prospects” the vaccines carried.

His presentation, which looked like a cooking demo, appeared to arouse enthusiasm, while in fact, the majority of scientists and the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has voiced that its clinical trials do not comply with standard scientific rules.