Nusa Dua, Bali, Oct. 10 -- Indonesia's Deputy Minister for Population and Family Development Isyana Bagoes Oka on Friday emphasized that family planning is not only a public health tool but also a vital part of the country's long-term development strategy.

"Family planning is a long-term investment in Indonesia's human resources," Oka said during the 2030 Asia Pacific Family Planning Forum in Nusa Dua, Bali.

She said the flagship programs under President Prabowo Subianto's administration align with the core principles of family planning, aiming to strengthen health, education, and economic resilience at the family level.

One of the key initiatives is the free nutritious meal program (MBG), which addresses food security while stimulatin...