Thousands fall sick after Indonesia’s free school meals

By The BriefBrief

Hundreds of new food poisoning cases have been reported this week in Indonesia, linked to President Prabowo Subianto’s free school lunch program. The scheme has faced health concerns and allegations of corruption.

WHO: Free school lunch program under President Prabowo Subianto

WHAT: Hundreds of new food poisoning cases were reported, linked to the free school lunch program.

WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM ET

WHERE: Indonesia

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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