Indonesian Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Ahmad Wyagos, announced a decrease in the stunting rate in South Kalimantan to <strong>22.9%</strong>, reflecting significant improvements in child health. This announcement was made during a regional planning meeting for 2026 in Banjarmasin.
The Deputy Mayor of North Jakarta, <strong>Freddy Setiawan</strong>, emphasized that addressing stunting caused by malnutrition is a vital priority for the region, impacting future generations. This statement was made during the opening of planning activities to combat this phenomenon in Jakarta.
The government of Kolaka district in Indonesia has launched the 'Kolaka Keren' program aimed at combating stunting among children, targeting at-risk families. The initiative relies on accurate data to identify the most vulnerable households.
The National Nutrition Agency in Indonesia has announced the launch of a free school nutrition program aimed at enhancing children's health. The program will be implemented five days a week, with exceptions for remote areas and regions with high stunting rates.