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Background: WHO and UNICEF recommend that newborns receive exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months in early life until the age of two years. The low level of exclusive breastfeeding in the community is caused by various challenges such as the assumption that the supply of breast milk is insufficient and the lack of knowledge about natural methods to increase breast milk production. Community service is carried out in RW II, Siwalankerto, Surabaya. Method: Using a natural approach, educational workshops and direct training in preparing soy milk, aimed at mothers, pregnant women, and posyandu cadres. This program focuses on the use of soy-based products, especially "SAKESI" (Soy Milk), as a natural method to increase lactation. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were conducted to assess changes in knowledge and behavior regarding exclusive breastfeeding and the use of soy products. The study findings showed significant improvements in both knowledge and practical application of these methods, indicating the effectiveness of the program in promoting breastfeeding practices. Conclusion: The project highlights the potential of an affordable local resource such as soybeans to address public health challenges related to maternal and child nutrition and also the importance of ongoing community education and support to sustain these improvements.

Background: Malnutrition, particularly among pregnant women and toddlers, remains a significant issue in Indonesia. One approach to reducing wasting rates involves direct counseling and empowering mothers of toddlers with the skills to prepare balanced menus using local food for their families, especially for toddlers suffering from wasting. Enhance mothers’ knowledge in preparing balanced menus for toddlers, increasing the benefits of the menu for the growth and development of toddlers. This training activity was carried out over 4 meetings, at the PKM Sukarami Hall, via an online WA group, a menu competition was held at the PKM Sukarami Hall and at the Posyandu, and evaluation monitoring through weighing at the Posyandu. There were 30 participants consisting of 10 posyandu cadres and 20 mothers of toddlers from the Sukarami Health Center working area, Palembang city. Method used in the training is first a pre-test, lecture, question and answer discussion, and post-test, practical demonstration of menu processing and menu competition. Monitoring and evaluation looks at the growth and development of toddlers through weighing. The success of organizing this community service can be seen from the enthusiasm of the group of participants who attended.  Results :  the mothers' knowledge met the initial score criteria of 37% to 60% with an increase of 23%, skills in providing a healthy, balanced nutritional menu. Conclusion: there were 20 toddlers showed weight increases ranging from 100 grams to 260 grams.

Background: Hypertension is one of the causes of premature death because it is associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease. In Indonesia itself, the prevalence of hypertension is quite high, reaching 34.11% in the population over 18 years of age because it is related to the poor lifestyle of Indonesian people, such as eating daily food, rarely consuming fruits and vegetables that are rich in nutritional deficiencies, rarely exercising, smoking from an early age, frequently drinking alcoholic beverages, frequently experiencing severe stress, or hypertension sufferers who do not regularly take medication. Purpose : this training is an intervention effort towards self-care and quality of life for cadres in Cepaka Village with the hope of improving the quality of life for the elderly. Method : will be carried out face to face for one month in four meetings. The meeting consists of assessment activities before (pre test), lecture, video screening, distribution of booklets and assessment after (post test). Results: based on the pre-test results, the average was 67 and after the post-test the average participant score was 85, so that there was an increase in knowledge and an increase in the optimization of cadets in Cepaka Village. Conclusion: This PKM has been implemented by providing education through the delivery of material, and understanding of the material followed by participants. Participants consisted of elderly cadres from Cepaka Village.

Integrated Service Post for the Elderly or Posyandu Lansia is a form of health service organized by the community with support from the government, which aims to improve the quality of life of the elderly. Posyandu cadres become partners in this service facing the following problems; (1) Posyandu cadres have not been trained in managing Posyandu Lansia activities (2) Incomplete supporting equipment such as tensiometers, scales and other simple health check-up tools at Posyandu Lansia. The solutions are: (1) Training of Posyandu cadres in managing the administration and program activities of Posyandu Lansia, (2) Provision of supporting tools for Posyandu Lansia activities in Borisallo Village, Parangloe District, Gowa Regency. The activity will be carried out for 4 months with funding sources from the UMI Waqf Foundation. Results of the implementation of PKM activities (1) Training of Posyandu Lansia cadres for 6 Posyandu Lansia cadres in Borisallo Village, Parangloe District, Gowa Regency. (2) Provision and explanation of the use of supporting tools for Elderly Posyandu activities such as scales, microtoists and thermometers. It is recommended that (1) Elderly Posyandu cadres motivate the Elderly to diligently come to the Posyandu every month so that they can have regular health checks (2) to anticipate Elderly who are lazy to go to the Elderly Posyandu.

School Health Business is one way to foster and develop healthy lifestyles in schools. This type of research is qualitative using observational. The research was conducted in March-April at SDN Inpres Liwutung 2, Pasan District. The research informants were school principals, school health business advisors (UKS), community health center officers. Data analysis used by means of in-depth interviews, was carried out inductively and continued continuously until completion, so that the data was complete. Analysis consists of three activity streams that occur simultaneously, namely: data reduction, data presentation and data drawing conclusions/verification. The results of this research show that UKS funding comes from BOS funds which are regulated for school activities and needs, one of which is for UKS, but these funds are not sufficient for UKS room needs. For training, Puskesmas officers have not yet facilitated training for UKS supervisors and UKS cadres, because the puskesmas has not received training and orders from the health service to carry out supervisor training. UKS and UKS Cadres. The school's UKS infrastructure is not yet good, the UKS is not spacious enough and there are limited beds, examination tables, folding stretchers, blankets, scales, student health records, thermometers and blood pressure meters.

Stunting is a health problem that is still a challenge in Indonesia, especially in areas with low economic conditions. One of the contributing factors is less than ideal parenting due to limited knowledge in managing household income to meet children's nutritional needs. This community service activity aims to improve housewives' understanding of financial management and the selection of nutritious food at low cost to support stunting prevention. This activity was carried out in Wera Village, Pamona Puselemba District, Poso Regency, involving seven families with stunted children, integrated health post cadres, and community leaders. The method used was practice-based training that included lectures, group discussions, household budget preparation simulations, and demonstrations of selecting nutritious food at low cost. Evaluation was carried out through pre-tests and post-tests, participatory observations, and activity documentation. The results of the pre-test and post-test showed an increase in participants' understanding by 75.7%, with an average score increasing from 45.8 to 80.5. The indicator with the highest increase was the ability to prepare a simple family budget (87.5%), followed by an understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition (70.0%) and the selection of nutritious food at low cost (70.8%). The response of the participants was very positive, shown by enthusiasm in the discussion and active involvement in the practice of preparing a budget and demonstration of selecting food ingredients. This activity succeeded in increasing household financial literacy and awareness of the importance of nutrition in the family. The practice-based approach has proven effective in improving participants' understanding and skills. For the sustainability of the program, further assistance and collaboration with posyandu cadres and the village government are needed to ensure sustainable implementation in preventing stunting.  

Stunting is a condition of toddlers that has a negative impact on growth and development when compared to age. The incidence of stunting is a major nutritional problem facing Indonesia, and stunting is a topic that needs attention from all quarters given its impact. Lack of information about stunting can lead to quite a lot of misconceptions in the community, including the assumption that stunting is a normal condition for less height, even some parents do not know about stunting This study is a qualitative research. Initial informants were determined using purposive sampling technique. This study aims to help toddlers achieve optimal physical growth according to their age, improve cognitive development of toddlers through nutritious nutritional intake, and conduct early detection of stunting cases through regular growth monitoring at the puskesmas. There are five villages targeted by this program, namely ie masen kaye adang village with 13 stunting toddlers, lamgugob village with 6 toddlers, kopelma village with 12 toddlers, rukoh village with 20 toddlers, and dayah raya village with 17 toddlers. The implementation of the PMT program in August has been done carefully. One important preparation was the training given to cadres in each village. These cadres will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of the program, including in terms of preparing the food menu that will be given to stunted children.

Posyandu Ngadi Asih has a cadre of 20 people and has implemented 5 posyandu service tables but it is not yet optimal. The initial survey at Posyandu Ngadi Asih Surakarta found children who indicated mental and emotional problems such as impulsive tantrums (fussing with shouting and throwing objects) when their wishes were not met, anger when restricted in using gadgets, hitting their peers, and being reluctant to go to school because they were afraid. The problem found at Posyandu Ngadi Asih was that early detection examinations for mental, emotional and behavioral health had not been carried out. This is due to the limited knowledge and skills of cadres. The root of the problem is that there is no instrument for early detection of mental, emotional and behavioral problems, so that so far at Posyandu Ngadi Asih there has been no recap of data on children who experience mental, emotional and behavioral problems. The solution offered by this program is the Implementation of the Emotional Mental Problems Information System (SIEMPRO). Implementation method with 6 (six) stages, namely preparation, apperception, training, mentoring, evaluation and termination. The results of the program for implementing the Emotional Mental Problems Information System (SIEMPRO) at Posyandu Ngadi Asih have gone well. There was an increase in cadre skills after the activities were carried out, although not completely. Some cadres still need assistance from skilled cadres. The implementation of the Emotional Mental Problems Information System (SIEMPRO) is ready to be implemented at the Ngadi Asih posyandu. The cadres are committed to implementing and applying the results of this program in every posyandu activity and when providing support for Toddler Family Development

Background: Stunting in toddlers can have an impact on children's health and intelligence in the future, such as the body's resistance to infections or viruses and decreased academic performance. Objective: to train posyandu cadres in improving anthropometric measurement skills in toddlers. Method: The method used in this activity is providing materials, training and simulation of anthropometric measurements. The targets for this activity are posyandu cadres from RW 03, Pulo Gebang Village. This community service activity will be carried out in August 2024 at the RW 03 hall, Pulo Gebang Village. Results: the implementation of this community service resulted in an increase in posyandu cadres' understanding of stunting and anthropometric measurement methods with good understanding from 2% to 76%. Cadres with sufficient understanding are 24%. Conclusion: Improving the skills of posyandu and KIE cadres regarding stunting can improve stunting prevention efforts.

Stunting remains a chronic nutritional issue in Indonesia, particularly among children under five, affecting cognitive development, physical growth, and the productivity of the younger generation (Ministry of Health, 2023). This community service aims to enhance the role of public administration in promoting policies and programs to combat stunting through education, training, and direct assistance. Activities were conducted in coordination with government officials, health cadres, and local leaders, utilizing local media to raise awareness about nutrition. The results showed a significant increase in community knowledge about stunting and balanced nutrition, with active participation from both officials and residents in the reduction programs. This approach underscores the importance of public administration in fostering sustainable community health initiatives. In parallel, this program also focuses on enhancing community care for orphans through strategies like empathetic communication and social management. Using a participatory and qualitative approach, both the community and orphans were involved in every stage of the activity. The results indicated improved social interactions between the community and orphans, with the children showing positive emotional responses such as comfort and acceptance. The community demonstrated increased participation and responsibility. By integrating empathetic communication with social management, the program successfully enhanced the emotional well-being of orphans and strengthened community solidarity, suggesting a sustainable model for future social care initiatives.

One of the health transformation programs by the Indonesian Ministry of Health is the transformation of the primary health care system. One form of integrated transformation of primary health services is by establishing prime posyandu. Posyandu Prima is a revitalization program for posyandu or poskesdes or supporting community health centers that already exist in the village. Saptomulyo village does not have a supporting community health center but does have a village health post. The aim of this community service is to revitalize existing posyandu and village health posts so that they become prime posyandu with the hope of improving the health status of the people of Saptomulyo Village.Methods for implementing activities include: Coordination with village officials using the brainstorming method, Formation of a prime posyandu organization using brainstorming and discussions, recruitment of cadres with interviews and discussions with candidates, training of cadres and community health center officers/nurses/midwives with lectures, questions and answers, discussions and demonstrations, as well as collecting public health data in Saptomulyo Village using surveys .The result of the activity was the implementation of Posyandu Prima socialization/training activities for Posyandu Prima cadres and administrators as well as health posyadu cadres and all participants were declared to have passed. There are prime posyandu locations and buildings ready to open services

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a contagious disease caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, commonly found in Indonesia, particularly in areas with poor environmental sanitation. The implementation of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) is one of the effective strategies for controlling mosquito vectors and preventing DHF. This community service activity aims to improve public understanding and participation in the application of PHBS in Sungai Pangeran Village, Palembang, through counseling, training of Larvae Monitoring Officers (Jumantik), and community clean-up activities with the 3M Plus Movement (Draining, Closing, Burying, and additional measures). The results showed a significant increase in public knowledge about PHBS and active participation in mosquito larvae monitoring. The training of Jumantik created cadres capable of performing independent monitoring, and the community clean-up activities reduced potential mosquito breeding sites by 60%. Monitoring also showed a 35% decrease in DHF cases after the program. This activity has proven effective in raising public awareness and reducing vector-borne disease risks in the local environment. However, continued monitoring and support from local governments are needed to sustain the program.

Stunting in Tapanuli Selah district will be 39.4 percent in 2022, and in 2023 it will decrease by 15.6 percent. Community empowerment in the health sector develops Community Resource Health Efforts (UKBM) namely Posyandu. Posyandu organizers are health cadres, elected by the community. Increasing the ability of cadres to manage posyandu activities, especially regarding basic health services to the community, is carried out by training by health workers. Muaratais Health Center was inaugurated on July 15 2023, the newest sub-district expansion in South Tapanuli Regency. The Muaratais Health Center area has 15 villages, in each village there is a posyandu, an average of 4 cadres and there are new cadres who have never attended training. The service team agreed with the Community Health Center to carry out training for posyandu cadres on monitoring the growth of toddlers. Training materials, toddler growth, measuring body length, height and weight using tools available at the posyandu, infant ruler, microtoise, portable electric body weight. The training participants consisted of 20 health cadres, appointed by the community health center to represent the posyandu in their work area. Training activities were carried out for two days in the community health center meeting room. Lecture, question and answer, simulation and demonstration methods. Trainees' knowledge about monitoring toddler growth is getting better. Skills in using the growth monitoring tools available at posyandu category are sufficient. Skills at the advanced stage are continued by the posyandu supervisor.

Balanced nutritional food is daily food that contains nutrients in the type and amount that suit the body's needs. The aim of this activity is to provide training and understanding regarding making balanced nutritious food for Posyandu and Toddler Family Development/BKB cadres in Sumerta Kaja Village. The methods used in this training are preliminary studies, preparation of training materials, preparation and procurement of financial resources, implementation of training, monitoring and evaluation and dissemination of results. This training involved Posyandu Cadres, Toddler Family Development, and mothers in Sumerta Kaja Village. Through this training, the Posyandu and Toddler Family Development Cadres in Sumerta Kaja Village were very enthusiastic and were able to provide more varied and nutritionally balanced food for the children.

The program "Education and Implementation of Household Composting System to Reduce Waste Generation in Kedungsuren Village" aims to increase community knowledge and skills in managing organic waste through composting. This activity was held on August 4, 2024, attended by 25 participants from PKK cadres. Through interactive counseling, compost demonstration, and distribution of educational brochures, participants showed a significant increase in understanding of the importance of organic waste management and the composting process. The program results showed that 85% of the participants felt more confident to implement composting practices in their homes, with 17 out of 25 participants understanding the correct way to make compost. Despite the success of this program, challenges such as limited composting tools and the need for more intensive mentoring still need to be addressed. Therefore, suggestions for increased availability of composting tools, continuous mentoring, further training, policy support, and program replication in other areas are needed to ensure the sustainability and long-term success of this program in reducing waste generation in Kedungsuren Village.

This research aims to evaluate the use of organic waste as biowash by PKK members in the village and to find factors that support and hinder the implementation of the program. This research was conducted qualitatively with a descriptive case study approach. Data was collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document study. Research shows that the success of the program is greatly influenced by the level of knowledge of PKK cadres regarding organic waste management. While limited tools and lack of community awareness are obstacles that need to be overcome, an effective training process and support from the village government are the main supporting factors. This research found that this program not only benefits the environment, but can also improve the local economy. The results also show that this program can be used as a model for other villages.

This research assesses the strengthening of community empowerment in Semau District, East Nusa Tenggara, through digital marketing training to optimize local tourism potential. The training includes the use of the Canva application for promotional design, village registration on the Village Tourism Network platform (Jadesta), and the establishment of the Semau Tourist Information Center (S-TIC). The results of the training indicate an improvement in digital skills among village cadres and the effective establishment of the S-TIC. However, administrative challenges such as the lack of Village Tourism Decrees hinder registration in Jadesta. This effort is expected to enhance visibility and economic well-being, as well as ensure sustainable tourism development in the Semau District.

Pekan Imunisasi Nasional or The Polio Immunization Week (PIN) program is an important government initiative to eliminate polio in Indonesia. Posyandu cadres play a key role in the implementation of this program, especially in terms of health promotion and increasing immunization coverage. In Lengkong Kulon Village, Pagedangan Sub-district, Tangerang Regency-Banten, health promotion efforts are also carried out by Posyandu Melati 6 cadres to invite the community to participate in the Polio PIN held on 27 May and 16 August 2024, so as to achieve optimal immunization coverage targets. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with Posyandu Melati 6 cadres, community members and local health officials. Observation and analysis of related documents were also conducted to complement the information obtained. The findings show that Posyandu Melati 6 cadres in Lengkong Kulon village have been active in disseminating information about the importance of polio immunization and organizing health education activities. However, there were some challenges, including limited resources, lack of training, and communication barriers with the community. Nonetheless, the proactive involvement of Posyandu cadres and support from village officials, community leaders, village midwives, and the surrounding community, contributed to the increase in immunization coverage.

Pekan Imunisasi Nasional or The Polio Immunization Week (PIN) program is an important government initiative to eliminate polio in Indonesia. Posyandu cadres play a key role in the implementation of this program, especially in terms of health promotion and increasing immunization coverage. In Lengkong Kulon Village, Pagedangan Sub-district, Tangerang Regency-Banten, health promotion efforts are also carried out by Posyandu Melati 6 cadres to invite the community to participate in the Polio PIN held on 27 May and 16 August 2024, so as to achieve optimal immunization coverage targets. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with Posyandu Melati 6 cadres, community members and local health officials. Observation and analysis of related documents were also conducted to complement the information obtained. The findings show that Posyandu Melati 6 cadres in Lengkong Kulon village have been active in disseminating information about the importance of polio immunization and organizing health education activities. However, there were some challenges, including limited resources, lack of training, and communication barriers with the community. Nonetheless, the proactive involvement of Posyandu cadres and support from village officials, community leaders, village midwives, and the surrounding community, contributed to the increase in immunization coverage.

This community service aims to optimize the use of temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza) which is abundant in Karanganyar Village, Pasuruan, through the innovation of making temulawak ice cream as a complementary food in Posyandu Toddler activities. Although temulawak is known to have various health benefits, its use in this community is still very minimal. This program began with a needs analysis conducted through interviews and observations, identifying challenges in utilizing local rhizome plants and the need for complementary food innovations. The results of this analysis encouraged the development of temulawak ice cream using cryoadoption techniques to maintain nutritional content and provide optimal health benefits. The community service method was carried out with a participatory approach involving residents of Karanganyar Village, Posyandu cadres, and village officials. This process includes education, training, and implementation of temulawak ice cream in Posyandu activities. Evaluations were carried out on the taste, texture, and children's interest in the ice cream. The evaluation results showed that 80% of respondents really liked the taste of temulawak ice cream, 70% considered the texture soft, and 90% showed high interest in this product. This program is expected to increase the utilization of local rhizome plants, introduce healthy food innovations, and strengthen community awareness and participation in health programs. Overall, this service shows success in optimally utilizing local potential and providing a positive impact on public health and community empowerment, with the hope that this innovation can be a model for the development of similar products in other areas