North Biak Babinsa Accompanies Health Officers In Providing Posyandu Services

JAYAPURA - Babinsa from Koramil 1708-02/Biak Utara provides assistance to health workers who provide Integrated Service Post (Posyandu) services at Balai Pustu Kampung Amoi, Warsa District, Biak Numfor Regency, Tuesday 14 June.

Babinsa Posramil 1708-02/BU-Warsa Serda Noor Edi in a press release on the Information of the Biak Numfor Military Command said that the provision of assistance was a form of public health care, especially for pregnant women and toddlers in the targeted areas.

"Posyandu is a type of service for children in the form of weighing to monitor children's growth," he said, quoted by Antara.

According to Noor, the benefits of Posyandu itself are to provide maternal and child health services, including examinations for pregnant women, weighing children under five, providing additional nutrition and vitamins for toddlers, family planning, immunization and diarrhea control.

"Posyandu is a very important facility for the community, especially for mothers and children," he said.

He explained the provision of assistance for Babinsa in every activity to his area for the smooth and orderly course of activities.

"As a Babinsa, I fully support the implementation of immunization for toddlers to realize the government's program in creating healthy toddlers in order to achieve a healthy next generation," he said.

Meanwhile, Posyandu Cadres and Health Officers Hemerlina Mamoribo said that they appreciate and are very grateful to the Babinsa who are always present at every Posyandu activity.

"His presence gives us a sense of security and comfort," he said.