Innovative Leadership Strategy to Strengthening Community Health Education in Remote Areas

Abstract

Indonesia is one of 57 countries worldwide that are facing a human resources crisis in the health sector. The shortage of health workers is particularly acute in underdeveloped areas, hindering Indonesia's overall development. This situation is further compounded by the low retention rate of health workers in these areas. This study aims to analyze innovative leadership strategies that can strengthen public health education in remote areas. This study used descriptive research methods. The results indicate that the implementation of innovative leadership strategies in Indonesia faces many ethical and legal obstacles. The development of innovative leadership is not aligned with the current regulations. However, creative social innovation approaches can enhance access to and quality of health services for vulnerable remote areas, while also increasing agency among intervention communities. This process promotes empowerment, which supports the sustainable strengthening of community systems and the achievement of community health goals and beyond. To revitalize primary healthcare efforts, strengthening community health systems should prioritize increasing health financing and innovative investments, strengthening logistics management systems, and fostering community ownership and partnerships. The government should sustain their actions aligned with global and regional sustainable initiatives to ensure that no one is left behind.