Survey Results, Stunting Cases Found In 10 Kelurahans In Central Jakarta

Reflections of motorcyclists passing near the "stunting" mural in Jakarta, Wednesday (16/12/2020). BETWEEN PHOTOS/Sigid Kurniawan.

JAKARTA - At least 10 urban villages in Central Jakarta have so far been prioritized for improving nutrition for children in overcoming "stunting" or malnutrition.

"Based on the survey results, there are 10 priority urban villages in the context of handling stunting. That is why it is a serious concern," said Central Jakarta Mayor Dhany Sukma in Jakarta, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, October 6.

Stunting is a chronic malnutrition problem due to lack of nutritional intake for a long time, resulting in growth disorders in children, namely the child's height is lower or shorter (short) than the standard age.

Dhany said that his party will collect data on pregnant women, as well as the age group of children so that interventions can be carried out, both from the surrounding environment and nutritional fulfillment.

One of the ways to eradicate stunting is by giving harvested fish to residents who are included in the Social Welfare Integrated Data Program (DTKS). One of the harvests in Embung Jayakarta is given in Mangga Dua Selatan Village.

"For the contribution to the reduction of stunting, this incidentally, Mangga Dua Selatan Village is included in the criteria for stunting," said Penty.

The implementation of harvesting fish in the Jayakarta Embung was also carried out before the reservoir was functioned as a water reservoir in anticipation of flooding.

Within a year, at least the Central Jakarta KPKP Sub-Department provides around 100 thousand fish seeds through the technical implementation unit (UPT) of the production center for inspection and certification of fishery products.