Addressing the Issue of Stunting in Papua Province: A Coordinated Effort for Child Well-being
Heri Wahyudianto1[0000-0003-3297-1146] Andjar Prasetyo2[0000-0001-5275-0223], and Luthfiyah Lestari3[0009-0007-4405-2602]

1 Regional Development Planning Agency of Papua Province, Jayapura, Papua Province, Indonesia
2 Regional Development Planning Agency of Magelang City, Central Java Prov-ince, Indonesia
3Universitas Tidar Magelang, Central Java Province, Indonesia

Abstract

Stunting is a serious health issue among children in Papua Province, Indone-sia. This document analyzes environmental factors, vulnerable family indica-tors, and the prevalence of stunting in this region. The main challenges in-clude sector coordination, budget management, and ineffective monitoring. An integrated and holistic approach is emphasized with cross-sector partici-pation and stakeholder involvement. The document also identifies weak-nesses in budget allocation in some districts. Conflict, political instability, and natural disasters affect the prevalence of stunting. Strong coordination, knowledge transfer, and education at all levels are needed. Stunting is a seri-ous problem in Papua Province. With improved coordination, budget man-agement, monitoring, and the application of a holistic approach, the preva-lence of stunting can be reduced. Recommendations include enhancing cross-sector coordination, efficient budget allocation, strengthening monitor-ing, integrating nutritional education, and managing the impact of conflicts and natural disasters. The implementation of these recommendations is ex-pected to improve the quality of life for children in Papua Province and re-duce the prevalence of stunting

Keywords: Stunting, Papua Province, Child health, Integrated approach, Vulnerable fam-ilies, Budget management, Conflict and natural disasters

Topic: Medicine & Health Sciences