Specific Approach Needed to Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Stunting, Rano Says
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by
Jakarta Vice Governor, Rano Karno said specific approach is needed to solve extreme poverty and stunting.
"Sebetulnya stunting di Jakarta ini tinggi di wilayah tertentu,"
Rano made this statement in response to one of the Jakarta City Council's recommendations regarding the 2024 Governor's Accountability Work Report (LKPJ) which was submitted at a plenary meeting, Thursday (4/17).
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"Jakarta has three problems namely traffic congestion, flood, and poverty," Rano said.
According to the data, Rano stated poverty and stunting are concentrated in certain areas without getting spread to others.
Residents living in high concentrating areas of poverty and stunting have their own character. It means specific approach is needed to solve the problem.
As for solving stunting, Rano assessed the approaching is not only applied for baby. It must be started before marriage and during pre-pregnancy.
"Stunting in Jakarta is in certain areas. It must be solved. But the approaching should be specific," Rano added.
According to him, relationship between the community and the Community Health Center is still not well established. Information on handling efforts is likely not distributed optimally.
"Stunting must be anticipated before marriage. It will be our focus," Rano stated.
