Stunting or chronic malnutrition is still a severe problem in North Sumatra (North Sumatra). Based on the Indonesian Nutrition Status Study (SSGI) 2021, North Sumatra’s stunting prevention is at 25.8% or ranked 17th nationally.
North Sumatra are committed to jointly accelerating stunting reduction in the North Sumatra region. This commitment is expressed as a joint declaration through the Kedaireka Matching Fund Program, which was held at the Hotel Santika Medan on Thursday (1/9).
UMSU and 25 universities in North Sumatra agreed to cooperate for community assistance through the Kedaireka Matching Fund Program.
The agreement was stated in the signing of the cooperation, which was signed directly by the Rector of UMSU, Prof. Dr. Agussani M.AP, with 25 universities in North Sumatra.
These 25 universities will later go out into the field to assist the community in utilizing local food. Because North Sumatra is an agricultural area, there are fish, and the land is fertile, we provide information on how he manages his local food into nutritious food for families at risk of stunting.
UMSU’s Rector, Prof.Dr. Agussani, MAP, admitted that his party is ready to collaborate with the BKKBN and 25 North Sumatra universities to fight stunting cases
“UMSU has sufficient resources to be involved in programs to combat stunting in North Sumatra,” said the Rector.
