International Organization from Japan Visits Elderly Posyandu in Penggilingan

they can see what needs to be added and assisted

A delegation from an international organization from Japan, Handi Network International, paid a visit to the Elderly Posyandu at Citra Bangsa RPTRA, Jalan Komplek PIK, RT 006/RW 006, Penggilingan Urban Village, Cakung, East Jakarta, Friday (3/3).

Penggilingan Urban Village Acting Head, Agus Sulaeman positively welcomed the visit of the Handi Network International delegation and hoped that it could strengthen the Bumi Lansia (Elderly Earth) program which has existed in his area so far.

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"By attending in person, they can see what needs to be added and assisted. In our area, there are around 17,000 elderly people who are all actively involved in Posyandu coaching," he said.

Thus far, he explained, the elderly have actively participated in various health programs through the Posyandu held by the Urban Village Health Center. Then, every month, his party also prepares additional food (PMT) for them.

"Hope the assistance provided later won't only be useful for the elderly in Penggilingan, but also for the entire Jakarta area," he explained.

IPTEK Center's Jakarta Health Polytechnic Ministry (Poltekkes) III Chairperson, Eskariyanti explained that the arrival of a delegation led by Hendi Network International CEO, Tetsuro Haruyama was to collect field data related to health guidance for the elderly in the Bumi Lansia Penggilingan program.

Later on, the field review results would be used as material for evaluating cooperation in health improvement programs for the elderly.

"The collaboration is related to health education, such as Alzheimer's prevention exercises for the elderly," he stated.