The commitment to strengthen the implementation of the Bangga Kencana Program and to show care for frontline field personnel has been reaffirmed by the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) of North Sumatra Province.

The Head of the BKKBN North Sumatra Representative Office visited Sibolga City directly to deliver aid and provide guidance to Family Planning Counselors.

During the activity held at the Hall of the Sibolga City Population Control and Family Planning Office, aid from the Bureaucracy of the Ministry/BKKBN was handed over to Sibolga City Family Planning Counselors affected by the Sumatra disaster.

Furthermore, aid was also distributed virtually to Family Planning Counselors in South Tapanuli Regency. Beyond delivering aid, this visit was also utilized as a moment for capacity strengthening and evaluation of program implementation in the field.

In her guidance, the Head highlighted the achievement of program indicators in Sibolga City, which shows positive progress, yet still requires a strengthening of implementation strategy.

Based on 2025 data, the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of Sibolga City has reached 2.3, lower than the North Sumatra Province average of 2.39.

This achievement is considered to show that the implementation of the family planning program in Sibolga City is on the right track.

“The TFR achievement of Sibolga City has shown good results and is below the provincial average. This indicates the program being run is on track and needs to be maintained,” she said.

Nevertheless, she emphasized that challenges remain in improving Sibolga City’s Modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (mCPR), which is currently at 45.6 percent. This figure is still considered to need improvement as it also affects the provincial achievement, which is at 50.5 percent.

“We hope collaboration between Family Planning Counselors, local government, and other partners continues to be strengthened so that program targets can be achieved maximally and sustainably,” she stated.

Sibolga City

Sibolga City is a coastal port city on the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia, historically significant as a key trading hub for the Batak people of the interior highlands. Its natural harbor made it a vital center for the export of coffee, rubber, and camphor during the Dutch colonial era. Today, it remains an important gateway to the nearby Batu Islands and the Tapanuli region.

North Sumatra Province

North Sumatra Province, located on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, is a region of immense natural and cultural significance. It is historically home to the Batak people and was once the seat of several powerful kingdoms, most notably the Sultanate of Deli centered in Medan. The province’s most famous site is the vast Lake Toba, formed by a supervolcanic eruption around 74,000 years ago, which is the largest volcanic lake in the world.

South Tapanuli Regency

South Tapanuli Regency is an administrative region on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, primarily known for being home to the **Batak Angkola** people and their distinct culture and language. Historically, it was part of the larger Tapanuli region and is significant for its pre-colonial Batak kingdoms and its role in the spread of Islam in the interior highlands. Today, it offers cultural attractions and natural sites like the scenic Sipirok area.