Elnusa Petrofin (EPN), a subsidiary of Elnusa Tbk (ELSA) “Posyandu (Integrated Service Post) Home Care” which is fostered by the Petrofin Peduli CSR program on Monday, March 20 2023. Located at the Integrated Terminal Pertamina Banjarmasin, the launch of this program was attended in person by the President Director of PT Elnusa Petrofin, Aditya Budi Prabowo along with management and Head of the Banjarmasin City Social and Labor Service, Drs. Dolly Syahbana, MM, who represented the Mayor of Banjarmasin and the West Banjarmasin District Muspika. The launch of the Posyandu Home Care was carried out by symbolizing the installation of vests from the management of Elnusa Petrofin and the Banjarmasin city government for the agent.
Starting from the condition of the community around the Banjarmasin Integrated Terminal operational office, the majority of which are elderly. So that many of these people cannot be reached by health services because of physical limitations to go to the location of the surrounding puskesmas. This is the background for Elnusa Petrofin to launch Posyandu Home Care which is a form of concern for the surrounding community and also supports inclusive health services.
Aditya Budi Prabowo in his speech said “The Posyandu Home Care Program is a manifestation of one of the pillars of Petrofin Peduli’s CSR, namely Petrofin Sehat. This will be a pilot project and it will be possible to implement it in several areas, especially around Elnusa Petrofin’s operations, which are located in small towns. This program has also gone through a long process so that it can be launched today,” said Aditya
In the process, the initial step of the growth of this activity initiative was pioneered in 2021 when Elnusa Petrofin held Posyandu activities for the Elderly and Toddler, followed by the formation and training of Posyandu agent in collaboration with the Kuin Raya Health Center and in synergy with the agenda from the Banjarmasin City Health Office which was initiated by the Petrofin Peduli CSR Program as the first innovation in Banjarmasin in developing posyandu door to door services.
Where the agent who have been given training can reach out to the wider community. Especially for people who are physically limited to reach a public health center. In addition to the launch of the Posyandu Home Care, this activity was also filled with the inauguration of 12 Posyandu homecare agent of which 6 agent were the wives of the Elnusa Petrofin Fuel Car-Tank Crew at the Banjarmasin Terminal. This is also a form of the company’s engagement with the working families.
The Head of the Banjarmasin City Social and Labor Service, Drs. Dolly Syahbana, MM, who represented the Mayor of Banjarmasin in his remarks expressed her deepest gratitude to Elnusa Petrofin’s management. “The Posyandu Home Care program initiated by CSR Elnusa Petrofin is a CSR program that is really needed by the community. This CSR is not only philanthropic, but has excellent sustainability. Apart from imparting knowledge to the agent who are indigenous mothers, they can also provide health insurance for the surrounding community.” Said Mr. Dolly.
Mr. Dolly Syahbana added, he hoped that the Elnusa Petrofin CSR program would continue. Not only with this Posyandu Home Care program, but other CSR innovations. So it can be followed by other companies operating in Banjarmasin.
The Posyandu Home Care CSR program also supports the achievement of SDG’s (Sustainable Development Goal’s) third point, namely Ensuring a Healthy Life and Increasing the Welfare of All Populations of All Ages. Because it can provide health services to the elderly.
After the launch of Posyandu Home Care, Elnusa Petrofin will continue several programs. One of them is training in making nutrient-dense baby meal, involving nutritionists for Posyandu agent followed by the provision of mini booths as business start-up capital. This program is expected to increase knowledge, as well as become a business and added economic value for agent by selling baby food.
The program is expected to enhance the community’s engagement with the posyandu, which will ultimately improve the overall health standards of the community, with particular attention to toddlers and the elderly. The newly inaugurated homecare posyandu agent are expected to perform effectively in achieving this commendable objective.