Kemendukbangga collaborates to deliver adequate sanitation to curb stunting in NTB

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Population and Family Development/National Population and Family Planning Board (Kemendukbangga/BKKBN) is collaborating with multiple stakeholders to provide adequate sanitation to prevent stunting in West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province (NTB).

Representatives of the NTB Provincial BKKBN provide sanitation through the Genting programme (Gerakan Orang Tua Asuh Cegah Stunting – the Movement of Foster Parents to Prevent Stunting) by building a healthy latrine for one family with a pregnant mother in Narmada Village, Narmada District, on Wednesday (20/5) with support from the Indonesian Civil Servants Corps (KORPRI).

“This aid for building a healthy latrine is a concrete example that good collaboration can deliver tangible solutions for target families. Through the spirit of mutual aid and shared concern, we are not only helping provide adequate sanitation but also building a healthy environment,” said Acting Head of the NTB Provincial BKKBN, Johari Efendi, in a statement in Jakarta on Saturday.

To support the growth and development of the next generation, BKKBN presents Genting as a form of social concern for families at risk of stunting, including increasing support from the Desa Narmada Family Planning Extension Workers (PKB) and the Village Head of Narmada who also participate in helping provide additional materials and construction workers to accelerate the completion of the healthy latrine.

The construction of the healthy latrine is carried out to accelerate the reduction of stunting in the village because data shows that 179 families are at risk of stunting with 13 of them lacking a proper toilet.

The NTB Provincial BKKBN representative also provides education to families on the importance of sanitation, clean and healthy living, meeting the nutrition needs of pregnant women, and efforts to prevent stunting from an early age.

Additionally, various assistance has been distributed to target families, such as nutritional aid in the form of eggs and milk from various parties, both individuals and communities.

“We hope this movement will continue to be expanded and become an inspiration for various parties to together become foster parents for families at risk of stunting, so that NTB families become healthy, independent and of high quality,” said Johari.