IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PERMATA KAMILA PROGRAM BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM AS A STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE ZERO NEW STUNTING IN CIANJUR

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Stunting remains a critical public health issue that affects child 
growth, human capital development, and long-term health 
outcomes. To address this challenge, the Government of Cianjur 
Regency implemented the Permata Kamila Program as a strategic 
initiative to accelerate stunting reduction and prevent new 
stunting cases (Zero New Stunting). The program adopts an 
integrated approach by strengthening community-based 
nutrition services, providing assistance to families at risk of 
stunting, and enhancing coordinated health administration across 
sectors. This study aims to describe the implementation of the 
Permata Kamila Program and evaluate its outcomes in achieving 
Zero New Stunting in Cianjur Regency. 
This study employed a descriptive evaluative design with a 
quantitative approach. The program was implemented across 32 
sub-districts, involving 47 primary health centers, 157 villages, 
and 137 nutrition posts as intervention points. The main 
intervention consisted of providing supplementary nutritious 
food to children under five and pregnant women at risk of 
stunting. Menu development was conducted in collaboration with 
the Cianjur Association of Nutritionists to ensure compliance with 
targeted nutritional standards. Prior to distribution, all food 
products underwent food testing and evaluation to ensure 
quality, safety, and acceptability. 
The results demonstrate that the Permata Kamila Program 
achieved extensive and coordinated coverage. The prevalence of 
stunting in Cianjur Regency decreased to 7.2% in 2025, and no 
new stunting cases were identified in the intervention areas 
during the evaluation period. The program also strengthened 
community participation and the role of nutrition posts in growth 
monitoring. In conclusion, the Permata Kamila Program is an 
effective strategy for achieving Zero New Stunting and is suitable 
for replication in similar settings.