Jakarta, Nov. 12 -- The 61st National Health Day (HKN), which coincides with National Father's Day, highlights the crucial role of fathers in shaping healthy lifestyles among children.

The theme for National Health Day 2025, "Healthy Generation for a Great Future," reflects the importance of both mental and physical well-being, said the Health Ministry's Director for Vulnerable People's Healthcare, Imran Pambudi, on Wednesday.

Pambudi emphasized that during a child's growth and development, the presence of both father and mother figures is essential to help children understand appropriate gender roles and family dynamics.

He noted that the absence of a father figure can have adverse effects. For instance, he explained, daughters who gr...