Bogor City Becomes a National Immunization Innovation Model Through Collaboration with Private Health Facilities

Head of the Bogor City Health Office, Sri Nowo Retno (VOI)

BOGOR – The Bogor City Health Office continues to push for increased immunization coverage through collaboration with private health service facilities (fasyankes) under an innovative program titled Gebrak Siputik or Joint Movement to Achieve Immunization Coverage and ASIK Input. This effort reflects the city’s commitment to protecting future generations from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs).

The Head of the Bogor City Health Office, Sri Nowo Retno, explained that Bogor has been selected by the Linked Immunisation Action Network to participate in a year-long joint learning program on immunization throughout 2025. The program involves nine districts and cities across Indonesia, with Bogor grouped in the western region alongside Serang Regency and Sukabumi Regency.

“Bogor’s participation in this joint learning program is a form of recognition for the innovations we have implemented, particularly in engaging private health facilities to expand immunization coverage,” said Sri Nowo Retno in a statement on Sunday, June 29.

During the Western Region’s Virtual Collaborative Learning (VCL) session held on June 24, 2025, Bogor City once again served as a speaker, presenting on the theme of private health facility collaboration within the Gebrak Siputik initiative. The program has involved hospitals, clinics, private doctor practices (TPMD), and independent midwife practices (PMB) in Bogor.

“All hospitals in Bogor have signed cooperation agreements with the Health Office. Additionally, 25 community health centers (puskesmas) have partnered with local private health networks to expand immunization services,” Retno explained.

According to her, the presence of private health facilities plays a crucial role in reaching a broader segment of the population. In addition to providing routine immunization services, the synergy between public and private sectors has contributed to a decline in VPD cases in Bogor.

“When compared to previous years, VPD cases in Bogor have decreased over the past two years. From January to May 2025, there were two cases of pertussis, four cases of rubella, and one case of measles. In contrast, in 2024, there were five cases of measles, seven of rubella, and fifteen of pertussis,” she said.

This achievement, Retno continued, is the result of ongoing collaboration between the government and the private sector. She also emphasized the vital role of parents in ensuring that children receive complete immunizations.

The Bogor City Health Office is also preparing for the implementation of the School-Age Children Immunization Month (BIAS), scheduled for August and November. This national program targets elementary school-aged children to receive immunizations for measles, diphtheria, tetanus, and HPV (for girls).

“The success of BIAS doesn’t rest solely on the health sector; it also requires strong collaboration with the Education Office and the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Cross-sectoral support is essential to ensure all school-age children receive equal access to healthcare,” Retno added.

She urged the public to actively bring toddlers to community health centers, hospitals, integrated health posts (posyandu), or private facilities to receive routine immunizations. Additionally, parents are encouraged to ensure their children’s immunizations are complete and to participate in the BIAS program at school.

“Immunization is not just the responsibility of healthcare workers. It is our shared responsibility to prepare a healthy and resilient future generation,” she concluded.