Universitas Indonesia Conferences, International Conference on Environmental Science and Sustainable Development 2019

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People Empowerment to Prevent Infant Mortality from the Western to the East of Indonesia
Raldi Artono Koestoer, Ibnu Roihan, Juan Karnadi, Arbi Riantono

Last modified: 2019-09-30

Abstract


One of the 17 schemes for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program is about healthy life and encouraging prosperity for all people of all ages. Based on the results of the Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS), the Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) in 2017 was 15 deaths per 1000 births. The Indonesian government within the framework of SDGs targeting NMR can decrease to 12 deaths per 1000 births. Indonesia is ranked fifth in the case of premature babies in the world, which is one of the causes of the high number of NMR. The existence of an incubator as a premature baby warmer device is very important. But such health facilities in the area are still lacking. The Grashof Portable Home Incubator, which is one of the innovations from Universitas Indonesia, could be one of the solutions. This incubator was lent free of charge as one of the product-based community engagement activities from 2012 to the present. Grashof incubator is designed with the concept of green technology, including saving energy consumption, organic wood material, portable, and lightweight. It was lent freely to the mother's baby's home, from lower-class community. The network of volunteer agents is at the forefront of implementing this activity in many locations in Indonesia. The volunteer agents replace the basic costs production of the incubator so the problem of funds can be overcome. Socialization and collaboration with all levels of society, both individuals and institutions, is carried out so that more premature babies can be helped. Since 2012 until now this activity has helped 3000 babies carried out by volunteer agents who already exist in 20 provinces spread over 90 cities/districts. This activity has increased to community empowerment, which directs or indirect helps government programs in reducing infant mortality.


Keywords


SDG; People Empowerment; Free Lending Incubator; Infant Incubator; Infant Mortality Rate