<![CDATA[Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission from mother to child remains a critical public health issue during pregnancy. At Puskesmas Pallangga, the coverage rate for HIV screening among pregnant women has not yet reached the optimal Minimum Service Standard (SPM) target, primarily due to low community awareness, stigma, and lack of coordinated referral pathways with private health provider networks. Objective: The purpose of this service was to optimize HIV screening coverage among pregnant women at Puskesmas Pallangga through interactive visual health education and cross-network partner collaboration. Method: This public service was conducted by implementing interactive health education sessions using visual poster media for pregnant women and holding synergy coordination meetings with partner health networks (clinic representatives, independent midwives, and cadres) at Puskesmas Pallangga on July 14, 2026. The evaluation assessed participants' engagement, understanding, and the establishment of referral workflow agreements. Result: Quantitative baseline data at Puskesmas Pallangga in 2025 indicated that out of a total SPM target of 1,401 pregnant women, 1,132 women were tested for HIV, achieving an 80.8% coverage rate. Consequently, 269 pregnant women (19.2%) remained untested, mainly because they received antenatal care (ANC) at partner network facilities that lacked HIV testing kits and referral protocols. Following the intervention, participant engagement reached 100%, leading to enhanced knowledge regarding HIV screening benefits and the successful creation of an integrated referral pathway connecting 3 partner network clinics to Puskesmas Pallangga. Conclusion: Integrating visual media-based health education with partner network coordination serves as an effective strategy to improve public awareness and resolve screening gaps to achieve complete HIV testing coverage among pregnant women.]]>
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