Jakarta, IO – Indonesia has a maternal mortality rate of approximately 189 per 100,000 live births, one of the highest in Southeast Asia. Additionally, over 36,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year, leading to more than 21,000 fatalities—equating to one woman dying every 25 minutes. In response to this pressing issue, SPRIN (Save Indonesian Women), part of the Indonesian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (POGI), launched the “Youth Sprinter” initiative and the SPRIN Padel Fun Game 2026 in Jakarta on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Prof. Dr. dr. Budi Wiweko, Sp.OG, Chairman of the POGI Central Board, stated, “With ‘Youth Sprinter’, we aim to encourage the younger generation to become more aware and actively participate in spreading women’s health education within their communities. The Padel Fun Game, a friendly tournament between PP POGI and various stakeholders, serves as a platform to launch ‘Youth Sprinter’, which initially involves students from SMA Labschool Jakarta and will eventually extend to more schools and youth communities. We chose the Padel Fun Game because it is popular among young people and represents an active, healthy, and collaborative lifestyle. Our hope is that Youth Sprinter’ will evolve into a movement that promotes sustainable health for Indonesian women.”
The event also featured the Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Arifatul Choiri Fauzi; the Deputy Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (Wamen PPPA), Veronica Tan; and the Deputy Minister of Population and Family Development, Ratu Ayu Isyana Bagoes Oka. Representatives from various strategic stakeholders attended to offer cross-sectoral support for the SPRIN initiative.
According to Prof. Budi, Indonesia requires a more straightforward, consistent, and easily implemented social movement to enhance understanding of women’s health from an early age. “Women’s health issues are not solely medical; they influence the future of our nation. We aspire to create a movement that goes beyond seminar rooms and hospitals to directly impact people’s everyday lives through communities, schools, campuses, and digital platforms that connect with the younger generation. We encourage young people to take on the role of agents of social change by disseminating women’s health education in a relevant and accessible manner.”
“Youth Sprinter” is built on SPRIN’s four main pillars: integrated programs, certified quality standards, awareness campaigns, and the establishment of Sprinter Ambassadors. This initiative is developed through collaboration with various communities, universities, schools, youth organizations, and interfaith communities across Indonesia.
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“Sprinter cadres will extend the movement into the community through phased training on women’s health education, community mentoring, and social advocacy. This program includes a tiered training curriculum (levels 1-3), Training of Trainers (TOT), digital micro-learning modules, field education activities, annual cadre certification, and an online community that supports the development of Sprinter Ambassadors in various regions,” he explained.
Through the launch of Youth Sprinter”, POGI aims to foster a more inclusive and sustainable national movement. “This is not just a one-day campaign; it’s a long-term initiative to ensure that Indonesian women have access to accurate health information, robust community support, and the empowerment to take charge of their own health—this time, through our youth,” he concluded. (est)