Poliomyelitis - Indonesia

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Indonesia Polio Outbreak

1. Summary

On March 13, 2024, the WHO reported a polio outbreak in Indonesia. It is currently classified as low-risk, with no specific outbreak areas or infection scale specified. Generally, polio outbreaks are often limited to regional health emergencies.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Increased demand for medical supplies: Potential temporary increase in local demand for vaccines, medical devices, and personal protective equipment
• Possible air cargo delays: Concerns over extended processing times for air cargo entering and leaving Indonesia due to enhanced quarantine procedures by health authorities
• Agricultural and food export monitoring: As Indonesia is a major exporter of agricultural products such as palm oil and cocoa, need to monitor the impact of enhanced quarantine measures on export schedules
• Manufacturing operations: Possible temporary productivity decline due to strengthened employee health management at local manufacturing facilities

3. Watch points

• Outbreak area identification: Assessment of impact on logistics routes through identification of specific outbreak areas
• WHO risk reassessment: Changes in risk classification and whether border control measures will be strengthened based on infection spread conditions