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The Role of the Community as a Bridge in Overcoming Barriers to Reproductive Health Care
Ignasius Lado Dara, also known as Igen, Head of the Village Development Section in Riangbaring, East Flores Regency, explained that in the past, women in his village often gave birth at home because of difficulties accessing health facilities and a lack of connection...
Strengthening a Sustainable Contraceptive Service System in East Nusa Tenggara
The Family Planning (KB) program, or family planning services, in Indonesia began in the 1950s. However, in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), many service providers, such as midwives, have not yet received training. At the health department level, the family planning program...
Systemic Changes in Miscarriage Care for Women in East Nusa Tenggara
For women who experience a miscarriage, access to prompt, safe, and high-quality health care can be a matter of life and death. A study published in The Lancet in 2021 showed that one in nine women has experienced a miscarriage. However, until a few years ago, post-miscarriage care services were very limited in most areas of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
After 25 Years as a Midwife, Priscilla Is Just Now Learning How to Insert an IUD
During her 25 years as a midwife, Prischilia Lekatompessy has helped many women access health care in Central Maluku Regency, Maluku Province. However, there is one procedure she has never performed: inserting contraceptive implants or IUDs (intrauterine devices),...
Padjadjaran University Medical Students Enhance Their Skills in Managing Miscarriages Through Training on the Use of Manual Vacuum Aspiration
The IPAS Indonesia Foundation and the Faculty of Medicine at Padjadjaran University conducted a Comprehensive Training Program on Post-Miscarriage Care (APK) for 2026 Medical Students. Through this training, 23 students received instruction on the use of Manual Vacuum...
Strengthening Communities, Expanding Access for Survivors of Violence
When someone experiences gender-based and sexual violence (GBSV), seeking help is not always easy. Many survivors do not know who they can talk to, where to report the incident, or how to obtain safe support. In situations like this, the role of the community becomes crucial
IPAS Indonesia Trains Task Forces on the Prevention and Handling of Violence from Seven Universities in Maluku
Ambon, Maluku – Campuses, which should be safe spaces for learning, still face serious challenges related to violence. In 2024, the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) received 4,178 reports of violence occurring on college campuses....
IPAS Indonesia Presents Lessons Learned on Strengthening KtPA Services at an International Conference in Medan
Strengthening services for survivors of violence against women and children (KtPA) cannot be achieved solely through training for healthcare workers. The experience of the ARUNIKA Program (Empowered Women for a Violence-Free Indonesia) in Central Java demonstrates that improving service quality requires a comprehensive strengthening of the health system—from human resources and supporting infrastructure to service management.
Workshop on Early Warning Systems for Communities to Strengthen the Resilience of Health Services During Disasters in Sigi and Donggala
An Early Warning System (EWS) is one of the key elements in building a disaster-resilient community. This system refers to the mechanisms and steps that communities need to take when there are signs of an impending disaster.