JAKARTA - The chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, made a working visit (Kunker) to Jonggrangan Village, North Klaten, Central Java, to review the stunting handling program. Puan was accompanied by Klaten Regent Sri Wahyuni, Sukoharjo Etik Regent Suryani, as well as a number of members of the Indonesian House of Representatives, namely Bambang Wuryanto, Abidin Fikri, Dede Indra, and Paramitha Widya Kusuma.
When delivering a speech at Jonggrangan Village Field, Puan called on a couple who were about to get married in the near future. This event was attended by brides-to-be to hear the socialization regarding stunting prevention in children.
In addition, Posyandu cadres, Health Cadres, Balita Posyandu Cadres, and Youth Posyandu Cadres in Klaten were also present. While providing education about nutritional preparation for prospective children, Puan asked one of the bride and groom pairs named Tyo.
"How many marriages will you have?" asked Puan to Tyo who was invited to dialogue on stage.
"On September 17, ma'am," replied Tyo.
"Do you understand how to prevent stunting if you get married later?" Puan asked again.
"We have participated in the complete program of the bride and groom," Tyo answered the question again.
To welcome Tyo and his future wife, Puan then intend to give a gift as a form of congratulations on her second marriage.
"What gift do you want from me because I want to get married soon?" asked Puan, who was greeted by Tyo in surprise.
"My wife's candidate PPPK has not been given leave for the honeymoon to Malang," answered Tyo, followed by laughter from thousands of attendees who filled Jonggrangan Village Field.
"Okay, I'll give you a train ticket to Malang later. It will be used when it is allowed to take time off," said Puan, greeted by applause from all visitors.
After talking with the bride and groom, Puan also conveyed a number of messages to the participants of the event who were present. He emphasized the importance of education about the handling of stunting given since before the bride and groom got married.
That way, the bride and groom will prepare a good nutritional intake starting from pregnancy to 1,000 days after the birth of the child
"Please pay attention to the first 1,000 days of nutritional intake for children. Also pay attention to MPASI or breast milk companion food. Don't hesitate to ask Posyandu and Puskesmas to know how to keep children's nutrition fulfilled," said Puan.
The former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture also reminded the importance of the role of family as the starting point for a child's health journey. Puan said parents are required to have knowledge about child health development starting from the First 1,000 Days of Life.
"So if Indonesia wants to be stunted free, it must start from a healthy family. Families whose nutritional intake is met and live a healthy lifestyle," said the first woman who served as Chair of the DPR RI.
"Therefore, public health development must start from fulfilling the nutrition of pregnant women and children. Fulfillment of balanced nutrition in the family. As well as a clean and healthy lifestyle," continued Puan.
He added that the initial symptoms of malnutrition children can be seen from the amount of weight. With a lack of balanced nutritional intake, it makes children's growth and development disturbed.
Moreover, in Klaten Regency there are 1.3 million people, including 57,611 toddlers, of which 7,631 toddlers or 14.3 percent risk stunting. Puan also hopes that she will not find any more stunting cases in Klaten considering that the area is the sixth best in Central Java in stunting handling.
"At this age good nutritional intake will provide opportunities for optimal development of self-potential. On the other hand, malnutrition at 1,000 HPK will result in the failure of personal potential development, both physically and with intelligence levels. Usually characterized by stunting or dwarfs," he explained.
On this occasion, Puan also revealed that although she was busy playing the role of a working mother, she never missed to provide nutritious food for her children. As a mother, she is quite firm about the nutritious food intake for her baby.
"I'm also a mother. I still look for food everywhere at home. Even though I already have a household assistant, if I don't have food at home, I'm still looking for it. Even though my child has graduated from college," explained Puan.
"This is what we have to pay attention to how from a young age we can get nutritious food intake. Don't give instant noodles all the time. It's just a different taste. Today the noodles are boiled tomorrow the noodles are fried," he added.
Puan also talked about the need for the role of all stakeholders so that efforts to handle stunting can be comprehensive throughout Indonesia. That way, the target of Indonesia Gold 2045 will be achieved.
"It is our duty to ensure the health of Indonesian children from the womb, when they are toddlers, and when they grow up," said Puan.
In addition to providing assistance to Jonggrangan Village, Bung Karno's grandson also visited Nglinggi Village in Central Java. He provided assistance to a number of families and pregnant women in order to provide balanced nutritional intake for their children or future babies.
At this location, Puan seemed to be greeted by small children. Even Puan had interacted with a number of these children. He looked very happy when talking to the children in Nglinggi Village.
Nglinggi Village is a child-friendly village, among 12 villages in South Klaten District. The Klaten Regional Government cooperates with the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) to take good care so that children in this village do not experience stunting.
After interacting with the children, Puan then visited the child's posyandu in Nglinggi Village. He went to the officer's desk to see the child's weight measurements and monitor the development of child growth and development.
In Posyandu, the children of Nglinggi Village, not only small children have their health monitored. But also teenagers who are monitored for their health and reproduction.
Puan also met several pregnant women who were receiving counseling and additional food for stunting prevention. Not only that, he also handed over goodie bags packages for residents and anti- stunting nutrition packages for the posyandu unit.
Meanwhile, Klaten Regent Sri Wahyuni said that in her area there is a program with "Piringku". In this program, every prepared food menu must think about balanced nutrition for pregnant women by only spending IDR 17,500 per plate.
"We are grateful for the assistance brought by the Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives for the babies in Klaten to avoid stunting," concluded Sri.
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