East Jakarta and ACT Unite to Overcome Stunting

The East Jakarta administration and Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) are committed to dealing with the stunting problem. Its commitment was stated in the launch of the Stunting Free Generation Movement program, on Wednesday (6/15).

The latest number of stunting cases in East Jakarta is below the average of 13.4 percent

The meeting was led by East Jakarta Mayor Muhammad Anwar, accompanied by East Jakarta Family Welfare Movement Team (TP PKK) Diah Anwar and representatives of ACT.

According to the Mayor, freeing the area from stunting was a big challenge where it has been carried out through various programs involving CSR.

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"Hope the program can intensity  the alleviation of the stunting problem in East Jakarta considering because in 2030 our next generation must be free from stunting,' he asserted,

Besides providing social assistance, the ACT was also present to provide assistance, consultation, education, and others thus people familiarize themselves with a clean and healthy lifestyle.

"The latest number of stunting cases in East Jakarta is below the average of 13.4 percent, while the national standard is 14 percent," he stated.

ACT President Ibnu Khajar revealed that through Humanity Medical Services (HMS), including the East Jakarta administration they were committed to reducing stunting. It is because if the quality of human resources is poor due to stunting, Indonesia's future is at stake.

"The dream of realizing a Golden Indonesia in 100 years of independence and becoming a developed nation can be hampered," he said.

He hoped that all elements of society could be aware and contribute to realizing a stunting-free Indonesia.

HMS-ACT Director Arini Retno Palupi explained that stunting is one of the problems in children due to malnutrition in the body which causes the child's body size to be different compared to other children.

To overcome it, a comprehensive and continuous effort was needed, from upstream to downstream for optimal results. That was providing education to women, expectant mothers, pregnant women, and children about the importance of balanced nutrition.

"Mothers and pregnant women have a strategic role in overcoming stunting and realizing stunting-free children," she stated.