"National Family Day 2022 offers a platform for consolidation and coordination of the Stunting Reduction Acceleration Team (TPPK) at the district/city and provincial levels," Deputy for Prosperous Families and Family Empowerment of BKKBN, Nopian Andusti, remarked.
Andusti noted that National Family Day 2022 is the right momentum to reduce the prevalence of stunting rates to 14 percent by 2024.
According to the deputy, the Harganas commemoration can also be used as a time to improve the Bangga Kencana's programs, particularly in the efforts to reduce stunting.
According to a government website, the Bangga Kencana program aims to realize quality families that live in healthy environments.
Hence, Andusti said the BKKBN will hold the summit of the 29th National Family Day themed "Let's Prevent Stunting So That Families Are Stunting Free" on June 29, 2022, in hybrid format in Medan, North Sumatra.
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He noted that the event will feature several activities conducted by BKKBN, such as the Bapak Asuh Anak Stunting, a program that aims to involve fathers in taking care of stunted children; Sepekan Elsimil, Semarak Kampung KB (birth control in villages); and the Pelayanan KB Serentak Sejuta Akseptor (the Simultaneous Birth Control Service with Million Acceptors).
Regional heads, who excel in controlling stunting rates in their regions, will receive awards as a mark of appreciation by BKKBN for striving together to build quality families, Andusti remarked.
He also expressed optimism that President Joko Widodo would attend the Harganas summit to give directives.
"We really hope that Mr. President can be present in person. We hope that he can give advice on how this National Family Day becomes a momentum for quality families," Andusti affirmed.
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Translator: Hreeloita S, Kenzu T
Editor: Suharto
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