EN-ID Blog
In an effort to improve public health, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia has partnered with PT Lautan Luas Tbk to renovate four community health posts (posyandu) in Kelurahan Palmerah, Palmerah Sub-district, West Jakarta. The renovations aim to provide better healthcare services for mothers and children while supporting efforts to reduce stunting rates in the area.
The official handover of the renovated posyandu facilities was marked by a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony at the four locations, attended by Palmerah Sub-district Head Zaenal Ngaripin, PT Lautan Luas Tbk’s Investor Relations, Corporate Communication & Sustainability Manager Eurike Hadijaya, Office & Asset Management Manager Tri Haryanti, and Habitat Indonesia’s General Manager of Resource Development Abraham Tulung, on September 3, 2024.
The four posyandu that benefited from the renovation include Posyandu Kenanga in RT 04/06, Posyandu Matahari 2 in RT 15/18, Posyandu Mutiara in RW 11, and Posyandu Katalia 1 in RT 06/13. Renovations covered infrastructure improvements and the provision of health equipment such as tables, chairs, scales, and thermometers. With enhanced facilities, the posyandu are expected to operate more efficiently and provide more effective services to the community.
Palmerah Sub-district Head Zaenal Ngaripin expressed his appreciation, stating, “On behalf of the residents, I warmly welcome the support from Habitat Indonesia and PT Lautan Luas Tbk in renovating the posyandu in Palmerah. The role of posyandu is vital in our efforts to reduce stunting. I hope that with these improved facilities, we can be more effective in reducing and preventing stunting in our community.”
Eurike Hadijaya, Investor Relations, Corporate Communication & Sustainability Manager at PT Lautan Luas Tbk, added that this initiative is part of the company’s CSR commitment to making a positive impact on the surrounding environment. “This is the first time we are focusing on improving posyandu facilities, after previously collaborating with Habitat Indonesia on building decent homes. We hope this support will make a real contribution to public health, especially in the fight against stunting.”
The renovation program, which began in early July, has not only transformed the posyandu facilities but also boosted the morale of the posyandu staff, motivating them to serve the community more effectively. With the upgraded facilities, they are expected to work more optimally in supporting maternal and child health in Palmerah.
Through this partnership, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia and PT Lautan Luas Tbk continue to strengthen their commitment to empowering communities by improving public facilities, aiming to create a better quality of life for all.
(kh/av)
