Indonesia tackles high stunting rates in six provinces, aiming to reduce to 14% by next year.

Indonesia is addressing high stunting rates in six provinces, where levels exceed 30%. The government plans to establish family assistance teams to enhance education and support for stunting reduction. Despite a 9.3 percentage point decrease in stunting rates from 2018 to 2023, the current rate remains at 21.5%. The goal is to further reduce this to 14% by next year through coordinated efforts across various sectors.

September 10, 2024
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