Apical's New Program Strengthens Women's Health in North Jakarta

The Apical Group is continuing its endeavour to prevent and reduce stunting by putting women's health in focus in Cilincing subdistrict of North Jakarta.

Through its business unit, PT Asianagro Agungjaya (PT AAJ), Apical partnered with the Cilincing Community Health Centre (Puskesmas Cilincing) to launch community-based programmes which are geared towards improving women's health and prevent early stunting.

Launched on 15 December 2025, the program targets women of reproductive age. It is specifically designed to act as a preventive measure to create awareness and improve access to essential health services, primarily in reproductive health.

Sugiantoro, CSR Manager at Apical said that the collaboration showcases the company's long-term, preventive approach to public health. "We believe that healthy women are the pillars of strong families and a key force in shaping healthy communities. Through PT AAJ's involvement, we aim to create tangible impact by prioritising early prevention, rather than focusing solely on treatment," he said.

Early detection of cervical cancer is a key focus of the program. Under the program women will be provided IVA screening (visual inspection with acetic acid) and HPV (human papillomavirus) testing. Dr Kezia Ivana from the Cilincing Community Health Centre highlighted these testing methods as effective avenues for early detection of cervical cancer.

"Early detection allows us to identify the virus that causes cervical cancer sooner, significantly reducing the risk of disease progression. When detected early, the chances of recovery are very high. However, if left undetected, cervical cancer can lead to severe pain, abnormal bleeding, kidney and urinary tract disorders, swelling of the legs, and fertility problems that may prevent women from having children," she said.