The certainty of regulation at the regional level is a fundamental pillar in ensuring the sustainability of public health programmes. In Jayapura Regency, efforts to accelerate the elimination of AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria (ATM) have entered a new chapter through the drafting of a Regional Regulation (Peraturan Daerah or Perda). This regulation is designed to strengthen governance and provide a robust legal framework for integrated health interventions across the regency.

Through the development of a comprehensive Perda and Academic Paper, the Jayapura Regency Government is committed to creating a disease control system that is more responsive to local challenges. Synchronisation between national policies and regional needs is key to ensuring that every formulated article can be effectively implemented to protect the community from the burden of infectious diseases.

As a crucial step in this process, the Jayapura Regency Health Office organised the "Consultative Meeting for the Drafting of the Jayapura Regency ATM Prevention and Control Bylaw" on Monday, 16 March 2026. This virtual meeting brought together various strategic stakeholders, including representatives from relevant ministries, ATM Expert Commissions, and development partners. During the discussions, Iqbal Elyazar, Ph.D. attended as a malaria expert to provide technical input aimed at strengthening the substance of the draft regulation in alignment with current epidemiological data.

The primary agenda of this consultative meeting included refining the draft Perda, synchronising the academic paper with regional strategic plans, and discussing cross-sectoral coordination mechanisms. The active participation of experts and academics such as Iqbal Elyazar in this meeting underscores the importance of evidence-based collaboration in formulating solid public policy.

With the completion of this technical consultation, the draft Jayapura Regency ATM Prevention and Control Bylaw is expected to be finalised soon. This step serves as clear evidence of the Jayapura Regency Government's commitment to building regional health resilience and achieving a community free from the threats of AIDS, TB, and Malaria.