In Indonesia, the prevalence of stunting has been increased in 2017 (compared with 2016 status). Prevalence status of stunting is 29,6% (27,5% in 2016) while prevalence of wasting is 9,5% (11,1% in 2016) in 2017 (Ministry of Health, 2018). Even though the prevalence of wasting has been decreased; there are 20,6% of children identified in the high risk level (Z Score -2 SD to < -1 SD) which required immediate treatment to avoid further damage. Based on Global threshold on malnutrition, the prevalence of malnutrition in Indonesia categorized as high.

Responding to the malnutrition issue, doctorSHARE initiated nutrition program for malnourished children in 2009. The piloting program located in Kei Island, Province of Maluku. This program aims to restore the nutrition status of severely malnourished children under 5 and woman who suffered chronic energy deficiency through the provision of nutritious food and medical treatment. The length of the treatment is 28-90 days until the nutrition status of the child increased.

Based on Ministry of Health Report in 2018, Province of Maluku is exposed by acute malnutrition problem. The prevalence of stunting is 30%, wasting 16,6% and underweight 17,5%. Those nutrition statuses are categorized very high according to global standard.

To increase the impact of this program, doctorSHARE activated the Primary Clinic with Nutrition Program in Kei Besar Island in 2018. for curative services equipped with outpatient services with general practitioners, midwives, pharmacists and nurses. In addition to the curative approach, Yayasan Dokter Peduli Kei as a social institution also conducts empowerment for the community, health cadres, and mothers on Maternal and Child Health, promotion of exclusive breastfeeding, nutrition gardens for food diversity; counseling on Clean and Healthy Lifestyle or CHL to school residents; and assistance in School Learning Activities.