Indonesia has seen significant improvements in health outcomes for children, yet current numbers remain far from achieving its 2029 targets. The country has undertaken national-level policies and programs focusing on the First 1,000 Days of Life (1,000 HPK) that are embedded—and can be further integrated—into primary health care.
Key Policies Embedded in Primary Health Care
- National Movement for the Acceleration of Nutrition Improvement (Gerakan Nasional Percepatan Perbaikan Gizi / GNPPG)
- Holistic Integrative Early Childhood Development (Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Holistik Integratif / PAUD HI)
- Promotion of Exclusive Breastfeeding (ASI Eksklusif)
- Free Nutritious Meal Programme (Makan Bergizi Gratis / MBG)
Challenges and Shortcomings
Existing policies face persistent problems in institutional capacity and community support/engagement.
Indonesia's current policy landscape shows promising integration into primary health care but struggles with implementation gaps.
International examples provide actionable insights for strengthening Indonesia's approach to the 1,000 HPK framework.
The Path Forward
KEY FINDING
Three points of improvement and recommendations can be drawn to further develop existing policies and address critical policy gaps.
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Similar policies and programmes carried out in other countries offer actionable insights for Indonesia's 1,000 HPK strategy.