Stunting Research Innovation Reflection in Serdang Bedagai Regency

Bina Nusantara University (BINUS) always encourages the realization of the synergy of elements of academia, government, society, and industry to contribute and respond to various existing challenges, one of which is through the research collaboration “Treatment of Stunting in Serdang Bedagai District”, which was carried out with the Government of Serdang Bedagai Regency, and PT Mega Medica Pharmaceuticals (PT. MMP).

On Tuesday, 28 February 2023 Bioinformatics & Data Science Research Center (BDSRC) BINUS University, represented by Prof. Bens Pardamean attended the Stunting Research Innovation Reflection event held at Serdang Sultan Hall, Sergai Regent’s Office Complex, Sei Rampah.

Together with the research collaborator partners, BDSRC BINUS University and the Government of Serdang Bedagai Regency, represented by H. Darma Wijaya as The Regent of Serdang Bedagai and his staff, and Director of PT. MMP Drs. Sutristo share reports on the results of the research that had been carried out for 6 months in 20 puskesmas, 6 sub-districts, and 243 villages in Serdang Bedagai Regency delivered by Reza Rahutomo, a member of the BDSRC team who is the PIC research to the public, the media, and invited guests including the heads of regions throughout North Sumatra or their representatives, and the heads of OPD North Sumatra Province and Serdang Bedagai Regency.

On this occasion, there was a party from the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) represented by Prof. Rizal Damanik as the Deputy for Research and Development who conveyed directions regarding the stunting management strategy carried out nationally by the government of the Republic of Indonesia.

At the end of the event, an MoU was signed between the Government of Serdang Bedagai Regency and BINUS University, which of course was accompanied by support from PT. MMP is committed to continuing the cooperation in handling stunting in Serdang Bedagai Regency to the next phase.

News regarding this event was also reported by:

Kompas.com |
6 Bulan Konsumsi Sirup Ikan Gabus, 219 Balita Stunting di Sergai Membaik – Read full article

Media Indonesia |
Kolaborasi Binus, Pemkab Sergai, USU, dan PT MMP Sukses Turunkan Angka Stunting – Read full article

Sumatera Post |
Komitmen Atasi Stunting di Sergai Lewat Sinergi Pemerintah dan Akademisi – Read full article

Mitra Today |
Atasi Stunting, Pemkab Sergai Kerja Sama dengan Universitas BINUS – Read full article