Indonesia warns of health risks to elderly from volcanic ash
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JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Health Ministry said some 3.3 million elderly people in areas surrounding Mount Anak Krakatau, including Banten, South Lampung, Jakarta and parts of West Java, face health risks from volcanic ash, highlighting the urgency of mitigation efforts, reported Antara news agency .