<![CDATA[Stunting is a nutritional problem that has not been properly addressed. The problem ofstunting cannot be remedied solely through incidental and partial measures. It must beaddressed comprehensively from its roots; hence, it is critical to do research focusedon finding a solution. The goal of this study is to determine the scope of the problemand how to combat stunting in Pemalang Regency. The research approach employedwas qualitative, with data collected through interviews, observation, and literaturereviews. The study comprised 10 villages with a high number of stunting cases:Jatingarang Village, Banjarmulya, Gondang, Kaligelang, the Islamic BoardingSchool, Kreyo, Banyumudal Village, Sima, Walangsanga, and Sugihwaras Village. Thestudy's findings indicated that the program for combating malnutrition in PemalangRegency had been properly resolved, with continual alignment of coaching and routineprograms, and was also supported by enough money from the Health OperationalAssistance, the Regional Government Budget, and the Revised Regional GovernmentBudget. The participation of the Health Office in the stunting prevention program waslisted in the "good" category for reducing the prevalence of nutritional disorders inPemalang Regency. The Health Office's intervention was more targeted in itsapproach, ranging from treating adolescents to caring for the growth and developmentof toddlers. Cross-sectoral regional organizations carried out sensitive interventions.It is hoped that with the involvement of the Health Service and other sectors, it will bepossible to minimize the stunting rate in Pemalang Regency during its implementation.]]>
