PORTALJABAR, DISTRICT. GARUT - Garut Regent Rudy Gunawan was the ceremonial inspector in commemoration of the 59th National Health Day (HKN) at the Garut Regional Secretariat Field, Wednesday (22/11/2023). The Regent expressed his appreciation for the Primary Care Integration (ILP) award received by Garut Regency from the Indonesian Minister of Health.

"Garut Regency has an effective strategy to overcome public health problems because the integration of primary services is great throughout Indonesia," he said.

Regent Gunawan highlighted the achievement of reducing the stunting rate from 35% to 23%, so that Garut Regency received a fiscal incentive of IDR 6,407,130,000 for stunting reduction performance.

He is committed to allocating these funds to purchase formula milk, according to needs.

"And I will return the money to the Health Service, please buy formula milk. We buy milk, give it according to what is needed," he said.

Apart from that, Garut Regency achieved 1st place in Open Defecation Free (ODF) in West Java and 3rd place at national level. The Regent appreciated the head of the community health center and plans to repair 40 sub-health centers next year.

"We have also prepared full salaries for 1,500 PPPK health workers, perhaps the current ones who graduated yesterday in Tasik," he said.

Secretary of the Garut District Health Service, Yodi Sirodjudin, stated that the objectives of the 59th HKN Commemoration at the Garut District level include encouraging partnership programs in the health sector to support health transformation. Apart from that, this commemoration also aims to support the promotion of healthy lifestyles in Indonesia at every life cycle through cross-sector collaboration to create a healthier Indonesia.

"Increasing knowledge awareness, awareness about health issues, and reminding the public about the importance of maintaining health. And improving the quality of health services," he said.

The theme for the 59th HKN Commemoration in 2023 is "Health Transformation for Advanced Indonesia". He said, this theme was taken because the 59th HKN is a momentum for health transformation to move forward through 6 pillars, namely transformation of primary services, transformation of referral services, transformation of the health resilience system, transformation of the health financing system, transformation of health resources, and transformation of health technology.

Free Cataract Surgery Social Service at the Samarang, Karangsari and Limbangan Community Health Centers is one of HKN's activities. Awards are given to health workers and health facilities who achieve achievements, as well as across sectors that contribute to public health.

The following are some of the awards given by the Regent of Garut at the 59th HKN Commemoration Ceremony at the Garut Regency level:

Health workers
1. dr. Annisa Farah Fadhilah from the Wanaraja Community Health Center who received an award as an Exemplary Doctor for Garut Regency with the Healthy Child innovation (Anticipating the Number of Stunting Events with Simulation, Rehabilitation and Therapy)

2. Drg. Supita Ratna Wulan from the Pasundan Community Health Center who received an award as an Exemplary Dentist in Garut Regency with innovation (ITKES PNS (Dental Health Intervention in the Importance of a Healthy Marriage) program

3. Rahmi Sertiana Nur Aiman, S.Si, Apt from the Bayongbong Community Health Center received an award as an Exemplary Pharmacist for Garut Regency with the innovation Toothless But Sweet Background (Bayongbong Community Health Center Medication Delivery Service Prolanis Patient Therapy)

4. Meisya Dewi Rahayu, SKM, MHKes from the Pasundan Community Health Center received an award as an Exemplary Sanitarian for Garut Regency with the OHOTS (One Home One Toilet Towards Zero Stunting) innovation

5. Siti Qodariah, SST from the Cilawu Community Health Center received an award as an Exemplary Midwife for Garut Regency with the Jalinan Kasih innovation (Maternity Information Network for the health of Children and Pregnant Women)

6. Jeni Susmandiah, S.Kep from Cilawu Community Health Center received an award as an Exemplary Nurse for Garut Regency with the innovation PERMATA (Friendly Care for Toddlers)

7. Suratman Abdillah Fajar, from the Citeras Community Health Center, received an award as an Exemplary Nutritionist for Garut Regency with the Wangi Kopi innovation (Pentahelik Collaboration Sustainable Nutrition food area)

8. Eulis Dahniar, SKM, MMKes from Pasundan Community Health Center received the Garut Regency Exemplary Promkes award with the innovation RUBAKO (Smoke Free House)

9. Sindy Yolanda, Amd, Kes from Puskesmas Sukasenang received the Garut Regency Exemplary ATLM award with the JEBOL innovation (Pick Up the Ball for Laboratory Examination)

10. Jupri Pringadi, STr.Kes from the Banjarwangi Community Health Center received an award as an Exemplary Dental and Oral Therapist in Garut Regency with the innovation of Transforming Dental and Oral Health in the 4.0 era

Health facilities that received awards include:
1. Cempaka Community Health Center is the Community Health Center with the best IKS improvement
2. Selaawi Community Health Center as the Community Health Center with the best IKS improvement
3. Cisewu Community Health Center is the Community Health Center with the best efforts to reduce MMR/IMR
4. Cempaka Community Health Center is the Community Health Center with the best efforts to reduce MMR/IMR
5. Sukahurip Community Health Center is the Community Health Center with the best efforts to reduce MMR/IMR
6. Siliwangi Community Health Center is the Community Health Center with the best efforts to reduce MMR/IMR
7. Bagendit Community Health Center is the Community Health Center with the best stunting intervention
8. Samarang Community Health Center is the Community Health Center with the best stunting intervention
9. Pasundan Community Health Center is the Community Health Center with the best stunting intervention
10. Selaawi Community Health Center is the Community Health Center with the best stunting intervention
11. Cilimus Community Health Center is the Community Health Center with the best stunting intervention
12. Pasundan Community Health Center is the Community Health Center with the best occupational health program implementation
13. Guntur Community Health Center as a Community Health Center with primary health service initiatives through Mozi Masagi (Nutritional Food Motor)
14. Wijaya Kusumah Limbangan Clinic as the best clinic with an active role in reducing the rate of blindness due to cataracts
15. Cisanca Clinic as the clinic with the best active role in TB screening

Cross Sector
1. Healthy Garut Regency Forum as a Forum with an active role in realizing a Healthy Regency/City
2. DJP KPP Pratama Garut as a workplace that is committed to the office K3 program
3. UKK Batik Garut Berkah Post in Sukanegla Village as the best Occupational Health Effort Post
4. Saluyu Chicken Kurung UKK Post in Margawati Village as the best Occupational Health Effort Post

Symbolic of BPJS and Compensation Recipients
1. Raiyhan Halpa Fuji from Kampung. Bonang, Parakan Village, Samarang District
2. Asep Sutisna from Sukaraja Village Rt. 03/05 Babakan Loa Village, Pangatikan District
3. Niah from Kampung Serut Rt. 04/03, Pamekarsari Village, Banyuresmi District
4. Herawati from Kampung Baru Rt. 01/06, Sukanegla Village, Garut City District
5. Raya Meilinda Putri Kampung Padesan Rt. 02/04, Siteaeur Village, Karangpawitan District
6. Rizki Ramadan from Mekarsari Hamlet Rt. 02/15, Muara Sanding Village, Garut City District
7. Wawan from Wanasari Village Rt. 06/26, Kulon City Village, Garut City District
8. Wina Rodiah from Padasari Village, Cinunuk Village, Wanaraja District
9. Sugani from Cikopo Village, Jayaraga Village, Tarogong Kidul District
10. Dodi Sopiansyah from Peer Village, Linggamukti Village, Sucinaraja District.