Korindo Foundation representatives handed over medical aid to posyandu cadres in Pancoran Subdistrict, South Jakarta (Tuesday, 2/6)
JAKARTA – Under a program called “Korindo Bina Posyandu”, Korindo Foundation distributed medical aid to Pancoran Subdistrict posyandus (integrated health posts providing pre- and post-natal care) in South Jakarta Tuesday (2/6). This aid included baby weighing machines and thermometers.
Sri Lestari was present during the handover. The posyandu cadre said how posyandu assistance is very much needed “but not many are paying attention to it, including the private sector”. This is despite posyandu’s position as an accessible health facility for the general public, mainly mothers and children.
“There aren’t many companies that do these things [medical donations for posyandus], let alone care for toddlers. Thank you Korindo, I hope we can collaborate in future programs,” Sri added during her interview with the PR team.
“Korindo Bina Posyandu” is an annual program in Korindo Foundation. It is also part of Korindo Group’s health Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) activities and commitment to help the government improve community health. Doing this will allow the people to grow and make real things happen.
The handover ceremony was attended by Korindo Foundation’s general secretary Seo Jeong Sik, Pancoran subdistrict head Alamsah, local urban village heads, and posyandu cadres.
Seo shared how posyandu plays a key role in community life, and that is why Korindo Group pays extra attention to this institution.
“We’re aware that posyandus have an important part in maternal and child health quality improvement, and [for that] we are appreciative of the state’s efforts, especially Pancoran Subdistrict’s, to provide a medical facility for mothers and children.”
Korindo Foundation’s general secretary Seo Jeong Sik was present at the aid handover ceremony
The aid “packages” consisted of baby weighing scales and thermometers
For its contribution, Korindo has received praise from Alamsah himself, who considered the donation program “real-life proof” of how crucial public-private collaborations are. The more private sector is involved in state health programs, the more people can be helped, he said.
This program is a demonstration of Korindo’s attention to the health of communities around its operational sites. It benefits the people through toddler health monitoring and also disseminations on child development, which raises public health awareness. (PR)
