Great Collaboration! HIMABIDA UNISA, PCA Kasihan, and FKIK UMY

In an effort to improve the quality of early childhood health, the collaboration of the Midwifery Student Association (HIMABIDA) of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta with the Health Assembly of the ‘Aisyiyah Branch Leadership (PCA) Kasihan and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (FKIK) of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) held an Early Detection of Growth and Development (DDTK) program. This activity is carried out regularly every three months at KB Aisyiyah Surya Melati Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta.

Collaboration

Sulis, the administrator of PCA Kasihan’s Health Assembly, revealed that the DDTK program is a tangible manifestation of PCA Kasihan’s concern for children’s health.

“We want to ensure that all children in the Kasihan area grow optimally. Through early detection, we can prevent stunting and provide appropriate interventions if problems are found,” said Sulis.

In this DDTK program collaboration, 36 Playgroup (KB) students aged 2-5 years participated in a health check which included measurements of height, weight, head circumference, and arm circumference. The examination was conducted by members of HIMABIDA UNISA Yogyakarta and the ‘Aisyiyah Kasihan Branch Leadership Council.

In addition to the physical examination, parents also received education on the importance of healthy child development. This education was delivered by a team of experts from the Health Assembly of ‘Aisyiyah Kasihan Branch Leadership and FKIK UMY.

Feerousah, Head of HIMABIDA UNISA Yogyakarta, expressed her gratitude for the collaboration in this program. “We are very enthusiastic about being involved in the DDTK program. This activity is not only beneficial for children, but also a place for students to implement the knowledge they have gained,” she said.