The Government of Kota (City of) Bogor aims to achieve the “Healthy Bogor” mission as part of its broader regional development vision. This effort requires clear, well-directed, and data-driven health policies.
The health situation in Kota Bogor is plagued with multiple challenges. Maternal, infant, and under-five mortality rates remain high, while the stunting prevalence in 2024 reached 21.1%, significantly above the national target of 14%. The burden of noncommunicable diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, is rising, while communicable diseases like tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS remain a persistent threat. Mental health issues are also becoming more prominent in urban areas. High numbers of food poisoning incidents (281 cases recorded in 2017–2021) are of particular concern, especially ahead of the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.
Given these diverse and complex challenges and the limitations in available resources, the Government of Kota Bogor must prioritize its health agenda. A clearer understanding of the effectiveness of existing policies, remaining intervention gaps, budget requirements, and priority locations is also needed to ensure well-targeted health programs.
Building on these needs, SMERU is undertaking this study to formulate priority strategies for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, controlling hypertension and diabetes mellitus, and preventing depression-related problems. These strategies will be outlined in an annual action plan designed to help the Government of Kota Bogor map out activities and interventions for these three issues.
Specifically, the development of Kota Bogor’s health sector strategies aims to
- analyze the health situation in Kota Bogor to identify key challenges and strategic issues that need to be addressed;
- establish health development indicators that are aligned with national and provincial targets, and analyze the current performance and targets of those indicators;
- identify priority programs, activities, and subactivities needed to achieve health development targets;
- assess the local budget requirements needed to support the implementation of priority programs and activities;
- develop clear annual action plans, including the division of roles between the local government and development partners, as well as the determination of priority intervention locations; and
- build an effective monitoring and evaluation system to ensure the implementation and overall success of the program.
This study uses a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analyses.
The quantitative analysis utilizes secondary data, including the 2023 Indonesia Health Survey (SKI), the National Socioeconomic Survey (Susenas), the Village Potential Data Collection (Podes), and routine reports from the Kota Bogor Health Agency. This analysis aims to understand the dynamics of various health issues, map current health conditions and targets, and examine demographic and spatial characteristics of Kota Bogor.
The qualitative approach is carried out through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with various local government organizations in Kota Bogor, health facilities (hospitals and community health centers), and community members. These methods are used to explore the social, cultural, and economic contexts influencing health issues in Kota Bogor; identify root causes of health problems; examine alternative financing options; and assess the effectiveness of current health policies and programs.
