PERAN PEMERINTAH DALAM MENCEGAH DAN MENANGANI PENURUNAN KASUS STUNTING DI KABUPATEN ACEH UTARA

Abstract

Handling stunting is one of the national development priorities listed in the 2020-2024 RPJMN, with a target of reducing the stunting rate by 11.8% by 2024. The main focus in handling stunting by the Indonesian Ministry of Health is providing specific nutritional interventions during the First 1000 Days of Life (HPK). North Aceh Regency is ranked second in Aceh with a prevalence of stunted toddlers at 38.3%. Positioned closely behind is Pidie Jaya Regency, with a stunting prevalence of 37.8% among toddlers. Regent Regulation Number 41 of 2020 concerning the Acceleration of Reducing Integrated Stunting serves as a guideline for addressing and preventing stunting in North Aceh Regency. The presence of this regulation is expected to prevent stunting in North Aceh Regency. However, to date, this regulation has not effectively reduced the stunting rate in the region. Therefore, researchers aim to assess the Government's efforts in collaboration with stakeholders to prevent and reduce the prevalence of stunting in children under five in North Aceh Regency, based on Regent Regulation Number 41 of 2020 on Accelerating Integrated Stunting Reduction. This study employs a descriptive qualitative research approach, collecting data through interviews and Google form surveys distributed to government officials, stakeholders, and related communities. This research aligns with the MBKM Era research focus on the Health Independence Focus Area. The urgency of this research lies in examining the North Aceh Regency Government's efforts to prevent and manage the prevalence of stunting in children under five, and in detailing how the North Aceh District Government collaborates with all responsible parties in addressing the issue.