Training Opens in Teluk Wondama: Malaria Cadres Are Our Frontline!

MALARIA PERDHAKI – TELUK WONDAMA. On July 9, 2026, Teluk Wondama Regency held a Health Cadre Training program at Altumeri Inn, Teluk Wondama, Manokwari, West Papua. This important initiative was organized by Malaria Perdhaki through SR Yatima and SSR Trapesia, with full support from the Teluk Wondama District Health Office. The program was specifically designed to strengthen community-based healthcare services in the Teluk Wondama region.

The training was attended by 26 health cadres and 4 technical facilitators from Teluk Wondama and surrounding areas. The event was officially opened by the Deputy Regent of Teluk Wondama, Mr. Anthonius A. Marani, and was also attended by the Head of the Disease Prevention and Control Division (P2P) of the Health Office, Dr. Jhohan Joteni.

In his remarks, Deputy Regent Anthonius A. Marani reaffirmed the local government's commitment to supporting this training program in order to achieve the goal of malaria elimination. The local government views health cadres as a vital component of the community’s health defense system.

“Malaria cadres are our frontline workers and play a highly strategic role within the community. They are on the front line of providing education, conducting early detection, encouraging community members to adopt clean and healthy lifestyles, and motivating residents to seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms of malaria,” emphasized Mr. Anthonius A. Marani.

He also expressed strong optimism regarding the outcomes of the training. Through this structured program, malaria cadres will be equipped with scientific knowledge, practical skills, and a deeper sense of dedication to service. With these competencies, they are expected to become agents of change who can create a meaningful and positive impact within communities across Teluk Wondama Regency.

The Deputy Regent specifically encouraged malaria cadres to become pioneers and community mobilizers—serving as advocates, communicators, and effective messengers who can inspire others to remain committed to maintaining good health and staying free from malaria.

Furthermore, he emphasized that active involvement from all sectors is essential to achieving malaria elimination. Collaboration among local government, healthcare workers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), religious leaders, traditional leaders, and the broader community forms the foundation for achieving the best public health outcomes.

In closing, the Deputy Regent encouraged all participants to make the most of this valuable opportunity. Given the importance of the training materials, participants were urged to attend every session seriously, engage actively in discussions, and build strong networks of collaboration with fellow cadres after the training.

This intensive training program is scheduled to run for five days, from June 9–13, 2026, in Teluk Wondama. Through this learning and capacity-building process, all cadres are expected to be ready to work in the field, coordinate their efforts effectively, and make a tangible contribution toward creating a cleaner, healthier, and completely malaria-free Teluk Wondama Regency.