Jakarta, July 16 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Population and Family Development is prioritizing family planning services for households in the lowest four income deciles to reduce unmet contraceptive needs and support efforts to lower stunting.

Population and Family Development Minister Wihaji said the priority targets families ranging from the extremely poor to those vulnerable to poverty, who require greater government support.

Speaking at a meeting with the House of Representatives' Commission IX on Wednesday, Wihaji said the number of users of long-term contraceptive methods continues to increase.

He said expanding long-term contraception is part of efforts to strengthen sustainable, high-quality family planning services.

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