Pelaihari, South Kalimantan (ANTARA) - The district government of Tanah Laut, South Kalimantan, has received the certificate of leprosy, filariasis, and yaws elimination by 2025, showing the local government's success in curbing three Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).
Deputy Regent of Tanah Laut H Muhammad Zazuli here on Friday said this achievement represents a significant step towards healthier and more prosperous society.
"I hope with this achievement, the people of Tanah Laut coul be more prosperous and healthier in living their lives," he said.
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Head of Tanah Laut Health Office dr. Isna Farida said the successful elimination of leprosy, filariasis, and yaws was the results of hard work by the local governemnt and the community.
"We are committed to continuously improving public health and to achieve sustainable development goals," she said.
According to her, this certificate is not only a form of recognition but also a motivation for the region to strengthen early detection efforts, mass treatment, and cross-sector collaboration in disease control.
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Health, has targeted the elimination of NTDs by accelerating various disease control programs by 2030 in line with the national health agenda and global commitments.
Collaboration between the government, community, and various stakeholders is crucial in achieving this goal, with the hope that Indonesia will become a healthier and more properous nation.
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