RRI.CO.ID, Sanggata - The East Kutai Regency Administration in East Kalimantan has launched a sweeping nutritional initiative providing free milk and fruit to thousands of residents, as part of a localized expansion of Indonesia’s national campaign against stunting.

The administration aims to safeguard the long-term health of the region's youth and expectant mothers through consistent dietary interventions. To achieve it is integrating food programs directly into schools and community health centers.

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"This program is already underway to encourage nutritional improvement for children and pregnant women in Kutai Timur," said Yuwana Sri Kurniawati, Head of the East Kutai Health Agency, in Sangatta on Monday, January 19, 2026.

She noted that by the start of this year, the initiative had already reached thousands of beneficiaries across the regency.

To ensure the program reaches the classroom effectively, the Health Agency has partnered with the local Education and Culture Agency to manage distribution and oversight.

“We conduct the milk-drinking movement for school children, with distributions to students once a week,” explained Yuwana.

This structured approach allows school authorities to monitor consumption and ensure that the nutritional support is delivered precisely to those in need.

Beyond the classroom, the initiative targets "at-risk" families through a partnership with the Population Control and Family Planning Agency (DPPKB). This collaboration focuses on households vulnerable to growth faltering, providing them with fresh fruit and milk to stabilize and improve health outcomes.

“Together with relevant departments, we distribute free milk and fruit to improve and maintain the nutrition of children in East Kutai,” added Yuwana.

By utilizing existing infrastructure such as community health centers for maternal and toddler care and schools for older children, the East Kutai Administration expressed its hope to create a seamless safety net.

The ultimate goal is a measurable decline in regional stunting rates, ensuring that the next generation meets essential developmental milestones through a sustainable, government-backed nutrition policy. ***