Jakarta, Feb. 1 -- The Republic of Indonesia, through its Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM), has become the first developing country to be included in the World Health Organization's Listed Authority (WLA) for vaccine regulatory functions.

BPOM Head Taruna Ikrar stated in Jakarta on Sunday that the status was granted in December 2025, placing BPOM in a strategic position within the global vaccine ecosystem.

This achievement confirms the strength of Indonesia's national vaccine regulatory system.

"Global recognition through BPOM's designation as a WLA was not achieved overnight," Ikrar said. "Strengthening the regulatory system has been built through consistent policies, enhanced human resources, transparent governance, and a susta...