In a statement issued by the ministry here on Tuesday, Oka said the review of Genting program in Papua was held on Monday.
"Ahead of Christmas, we want to know directly the conditions on the field, so that the Genting program can run smoothly and equitably for all Indonesian people, including in the Papua region, which has a high stunting prevalence rate," she said.
Based on the Indonesian Health Survey (SKI), stunting prevalence in Papua province reached 28.6 percent in 2023, with 12,357 families in Jayapura City at risk of stunting.
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As per the survey, the region recorded 861 stunted babies, and five of them are living in the Argapura Laut complex.
The Deputy Minister advised residents to go to the integrated health post (posyandu) regularly so that early detection and follow-up treatment can be carried out to prevent stunting.
"Hopefully, mothers will visit the posyandu more often to monitor the development of their children's health and steps that should be done for every child," she said.
During her visit, she also handed over assistance under the Genting program to a number of families with toddlers at risk of stunting.
"We want to emphasize that success in preventing stunting is not only the government's responsibility, but is a shared responsibility. Each of us can be part of the solution, to be foster parents who provide attention, support, and love to Papuan children who need help," Oka said.
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