KUPANG, Indonesia, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A dog slaughterhouse and a dog meat restaurant in Indonesia's Nusa Tenggara Timur province, which between them slaughtered or served up dogs for more than 45 years, have closed for good as part of an initiative to end the dog meat trade in the country.
Ten dogs found alive at the slaughterhouse were rescued. Following quarantine they will be available for local adoption.
Humane World for Animals and Jakarta Animal Aid Network launched their Models for Change program in NTT province, a dog meat and rabies hotspot. Thousands of dogs annually are stolen, trafficked or sold into the trade. As well as being cruel, this mass movement of dogs helps spread deadly rabies. Models for Change directly contributes to the government's goal of making NTT rabies-free by 2030.
Julie Sanders, Humane World for Animals' campaign director, said: "Every business that shuts down as part of Models for Change represents a tangible step toward eliminating the cruel dog meat trade, safeguarding animal welfare and protecting communities from the risk of rabies."
Slaughterhouse owner Mr. Petrus Boly, who will open a convenience store, said: "When I think about the thousands of dogs I killed in the last 15 years, it makes me sad. I'm very happy to be moving out of the trade. Dog slaughter is dangerous due to the risk of rabies so this opportunity came at the right time in my life."
Karin Franken, JANN director, said: "These closures demonstrate that if financial and business support is provided, people are willing and keen to move out of the cruel and dangerous dog meat trade."
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Program launched in Indonesia to help end the dog meat trade by finding traders alternative livelihoods
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimora Medical, a continuous innovator in high-end medical care supplies, today announced price reductions across its entire MegaSorb™ wound dressing lineup—with select SKUs discounted by up to 29% to make advanced wound management solutions more accessible to a broader range of households. The move reflects the company's ongoing commitment to helping patients and caregivers access professional-grade wound care products while managing the growing financial pressures associated with healthcare and long-term recovery.
Industry research indicates that wound management is increasingly shifting from hospitals and clinical settings to home-based care, driven by factors including shorter hospital stays, an aging population, and growing demand for effective treatment outside traditional healthcare facilities. At the same time, healthcare expenditures in the United States continue to rise, placing greater emphasis on solutions that balance clinical performance with affordability.
Through the new pricing initiative, Dimora Medical aims to make advanced wound management more accessible to patients and caregivers. Supported by continued business growth and operational efficiencies, the initiative allows more consumers to benefit from high-performance wound care solutions at a lower cost.
Beyond the purchase price, the overall cost of wound care is often influenced by product performance. Introduced earlier this year as Dimora Medical's proprietary silicone foam dressing technology platform, MegaSorb™ features a Dual-Action Absorption System built on a highly porous foam structure designed for rapid fluid absorption and retention. Capable of absorbing up to 15 times its own weight in fluid, MegaSorb™ dressings help manage moderate-to-heavily exuding wounds, reducing leakage risk and supporting a more stable wound environment. Their high absorbency may also help minimize dressing changes, contributing to more efficient use of wound care supplies over time.
The new pricing initiative for the MegaSorb™ dressings underscores Dimora Medical's commitment to improving access to professional-grade wound care. To support this effort, select sacral dressing products, including the 7"×7" and 6"×6" formats, will be offered at 15% off on Amazon from August 24 to September 6. By bringing together affordability, performance, and ease of use, the initiative supports families navigating recovery and ongoing care at home.
Moving forward, Dimora Medical will continue advancing product innovation and operational efficiencies to make home wound management simpler, more effective, and more accessible—upholding its core mission to make home care easy.
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Dimora Medical Introduces New Pricing for MegaSorb™ Dressings, Expanding Access to Professional-Grade Wound Care
