Deputy Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono said here Sunday the\ngovernment had established four key interventions to reduce stunting and\nmaternal and infant mortality under the First 1,000 Days of Life\nProgram.<\/p>\n
The four interventions cover the periods before pregnancy; during\npregnancy, childbirth and the newborn period; the first two years of\nlife; and strengthening health services.<\/p>\n
However, Harbuwono said the program would not succeed without strong\nfamily support, highlighting the Fatherhood Movement as a key component\nof efforts to support children during their first 1,000 days.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe brain develops particularly rapidly from birth to age two.\nTherefore, investing in the early years is very important,\u201d the deputy\nminister said.<\/p>\n
The Health Ministry has also launched the Fatherhood Movement to\nencourage fathers to become actively involved in meeting their\nchildren\u2019s health needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the past, we knew the concept of Suami Siaga (Prepared Husband)\nduring childbirth. Therefore, during the first 1,000 days, there should\nalso be Ayah Siaga (Prepared Father) to ensure children grow up\nhealthy,\u201d Harbuwono said.<\/p>\n
The First 1,000 Days of Life Program focuses on preventing stunting,\nreducing maternal and infant mortality, and ensuring optimal child\ngrowth and development.<\/p>\n
To achieve these goals, preparations should begin during adolescence\nand before marriage, while children\u2019s health and nutritional needs\nshould no longer be viewed solely as mothers\u2019 responsibility, he\nadded.<\/p>\n
Deputy Women\u2019s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Veronica Tan\nechoed the view, saying cross-sectoral government cooperation must also\nbe reflected in implementation at the household level.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe quality of education and health depends greatly on the family\nfoundation. Parents and children can be busy, so building quality time\ntogether is most important,\u201d Tan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe should also make it a habit to eat home-cooked meals rather than\ninstant food to promote a healthy lifestyle,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
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