2. Literature Review
2.1. The Concept of Pancasila and Its Actualization in Community Life
Pancasila is the primary philosophical foundation and ideology for the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Etymologically, the word "Pancasila" originates from Sanskrit, with "pañca" meaning five and "śīla" referring to principles or foundations (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023). As the state foundation, Pancasila asserts that all governmental systems, policies, and regulations in Indonesia must be based on the values it contains. This aims to protect the rights and dignity of every citizen and ensure a decent and just life (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023).
Beyond its function as the state foundation, Pancasila also serves as an ideology that promotes respect for Indonesia's diverse cultures, religions, and ethnic groups. This ideology prioritizes the welfare of the people and guarantees the right to self-determination in various aspects of community life, while continuously protecting human dignity and human rights (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023). Pancasila was officially established as the state foundation on August 18, 1945, becoming a set of conceptual values and principles guiding life in society, nation, and state. As the source of all sources of law, every regulation and law in Indonesia must align with and not contradict Pancasila, which is also recognized as the staatsfundamentalnorm or fundamental norm of the state (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023).
The values of Pancasila possess both subjective and objective characteristics. The subjective characteristic indicates that these values originate from the identity and worldview of the Indonesian nation itself, which upholds compassion, justice, truth, and wisdom. They contain spiritual values derived from human awareness of goodness, aesthetic values from the awareness of beauty, and religious values rooted in religious teachings (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023). Meanwhile, the objective characteristic of Pancasila signifies that these values are universal and abstract, and remain relevant throughout time (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023).
Pancasila functions as a vessel that accommodates the diversity of society, with each of its five principles (sila) having a specific fundamental function in state and community life. The first principle, Ketuhanan Yang Maha Esa (Belief in One Supreme God), guarantees religious freedom for every citizen and protects their right to practice their respective beliefs. The state acts as a catalyst for religious growth and development, an enhancer of faith, and a mediator of religious conflicts (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023). The actualization of this principle includes faith and devotion to God Almighty, carrying out His commands and avoiding His prohibitions, and developing an attitude of tolerance among religious adherents without imposing one's will (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023).
The second principle, Kemanusiaan yang Adil dan Beradab (Just and Civilized Humanity), is manifested in attitudes of respecting the rights and interests of others, acting justly without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion, and daring to admit mistakes and take responsibility for one's actions. The principle of justice here means freedom from discrimination and injustice in treating every individual humanely (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023). The third principle, Persatuan Indonesia (Unity of Indonesia), emphasizes patriotism, which is realized through the use of domestic products, prioritizing national and public interests above personal or group interests, and willingness to sacrifice for the common good. The main objective of this principle is to protect the nation from all its people, advance general welfare, enlighten the nation's life, and contribute to world order (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023).
Furthermore, the fourth principle, Kerakyatan yang Dipimpin oleh Hikmat Kebijaksanaan dalam Permusyawaratan Perwakilan (Democracy Guided by the Inner Wisdom in the Unanimity Arising Out of Deliberations Among Representatives), focuses on the importance of deliberation for consensus as the best solution for resolving problems. In its implementation, this principle encourages citizens to express opinions, respect the views of others, and take responsibility for collective decisions. Avoiding the imposition of opinions on others is key to maintaining national unity and integrity (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023). Finally, the fifth principle, Keadilan Sosial bagi Seluruh Rakyat Indonesia (Social Justice for All Indonesians), is actualized through the spirit of gotong royong (mutual cooperation) and the balance between rights and obligations. Gotong royong is perceived as a national heritage attitude that strengthens communal brotherhood and serves as a form of solidarity. Meanwhile, the understanding that obligations must be fulfilled before demanding rights is essential in achieving social justice (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023).
As a paradigm of national development, Pancasila signifies that all aspects of development must be based on the values contained in its five principles (Nabila, Rahma, & Larosa, 2023). The development referred to includes political, economic, social, cultural, defense, and security sectors, with the main goal of enhancing human dignity, both spiritually and physically, individually and socially, and in their relationship with God Almighty (Nabila, Rahma, & Larosa, 2023). Pancasila is used as a guide, reference, method, value, and objective to be achieved in every national development program. This is because Pancasila is the state foundation and worldview of the Indonesian nation, rich in noble values that are suitable for its social and cultural environment (Nabila, Rahma, & Larosa, 2023). National development based on Pancasila inherently emphasizes popular participation, is carried out by the people, and its results are for the welfare of the people (Nabila, Rahma, & Larosa, 2023). The spirit of gotong royong and the principle of kinship, encapsulated in Pancasila, form an important foundation for collective efforts to achieve welfare and social justice for all Indonesians, including in the context of public health development. Therefore, Pancasila not only functions as a guideline but also as a strong foundation that governs all aspects of state life, and a primary guide in society, nation, and state (Essla, Musyaffa, & Putri, 2023).
2.2. Integrated Health Posts (Posyandu) and Primary Care Integration (ILP)
2.2.1. Definition and History of Posyandu
Integrated Health Posts (Pos Pelayanan Terpadu or Posyandu) represent a form of Community-Based Health Effort (Upaya Kesehatan Bersumber Daya Masyarakat or UKBM) that has long served as the backbone of basic health services in Indonesia (Iswarawanti, 2010). Introduced in the 1970s during the New Order era, Posyandu was designed to empower communities and facilitate their access to basic health services (Iswarawanti, 2010). Posyandu functions as an extension of the Community Health Center (Puskesmas), providing various integrated services such as monitoring child growth and development through weighing and recording on the KMS (Kartu Menuju Sehat - Health Towards Card), providing supplementary food, distributing Vitamin A, immunization, and nutrition counseling (Iswarawanti, 2010). The success of this community empowerment model through Posyandu has even been recognized and emulated by several other countries (Iswarawanti, 2010). However, when Indonesia faced the economic crisis in 1997, Posyandu's operations were affected, necessitating revitalization efforts through various ministerial regulations (Iswarawanti, 2010). Although the implementation of this revitalization has not been optimal nationally, a 2007 survey indicated that Posyandu remained an important facility for the community, with most caregivers bringing their children to Posyandu to monitor health and receive basic services (Iswarawanti, 2010).
2.2.2. Role and Significance of Posyandu
Posyandu plays a crucial role in the national health system, especially in achieving comprehensive health coverage at the village or community level. Its primary function is to accelerate the reduction of maternal and infant mortality rates, and significantly contribute to improving the nutritional status and health of children (Iswarawanti, 2010). Posyandu cadres, who work voluntarily and are appointed based on the trust of the local community, are key actors in Posyandu's operations. The technical tasks of cadres include child data collection, weighing, nutrition counseling, home visits, and supplement distribution (Iswarawanti, 2010). Cadres are expected to be community mobilizers, motivators, and educators, bridging information between professional health workers and the community. They also play a role in helping communities identify and meet their own health needs, mobilize local resources, and advocate for community needs to the authorities (Iswarawanti, 2010). However, challenges such as insufficient knowledge and skills, as well as limited incentives and support, often hinder the optimal performance of cadres (Iswarawanti, 2010).
2.2.3. The Concept of Primary Care Integration (ILP) and Posyandu Transformation
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia is currently integrating and revitalizing primary healthcare services through the concept of Integrasi Layanan Primer (ILP) or Primary Care Integration (Yuliandari, 2023). This initiative aims to strengthen primary healthcare by promoting increased preventive and promotive efforts, and bringing health services closer to the village/sub-district level with the entire life cycle as its platform (Yuliandari, 2023). Within the ILP framework, Posyandu plays an important role as the frontline in providing basic services to the community. The current transformation of health services at Posyandu focuses on five main steps: registration, weighing and measurement, recording and examination, health services and counseling, and validation and synchronization of service data (Yuliandari, 2023). This transformation also includes additional activities such as home visits, classes for pregnant women, and classes for mothers with toddlers at Posyandu, as well as strengthening local area monitoring (PWS - Pemantauan Wilayah Setempat) through village/sub-district health situation dashboards (Yuliandari, 2023). To support this transformation, the Directorate of Health Promotion and Community Empowerment of the Ministry of Health facilitates reading materials and basic competency technical training for cadres, covering 25 competencies according to the life cycle (pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding mothers; infants and toddlers; school-aged children and adolescents; productive age and elderly) as well as Posyandu management competencies (Yuliandari, 2023).
2.2.4. Comparison of Traditional Posyandu and ILP Model
Although Posyandu has long been a pillar of community health, the ILP model introduces a significant expansion and strengthening of services. Traditional Posyandu primarily focuses on maternal and child health, nutrition, and immunization (Iswarawanti, 2010). Meanwhile, within the ILP framework, Posyandu transforms to provide more comprehensive health services, covering the entire life cycle of individuals, from pregnant mothers to the elderly (Yuliandari, 2023). The fundamental difference lies in the expanded scope of services, a stronger emphasis on promotive and preventive efforts, and more systematic data integration through PWS (Yuliandari, 2023). This transformation is expected to improve service efficiency, bring a wider range of health services closer to the community, and ultimately enhance the overall health status of the Indonesian population (Yuliandari, 2023).
2.3. Gotong Royong as a Spirit in Community Health
2.3.1. Definition and Meaning of Gotong Royong
Gotong royong is an Indonesian ancestral culture or tradition rich in noble and fundamental values (Putri, Salsabila, & Prabayunita, 2023). Etymologically, gotong royong is interpreted as "lifting together" or "sharing" (Marhayati, 2021). This concept is not merely a form of physical cooperation; rather, it reflects a strong spirit of unity, kinship, and mutual assistance deeply embedded within Indonesian society (Putri, Salsabila, & Prabayunita, 2023). As one of the nation's key characteristics, gotong royong possesses an extraordinary ability to transform difficult tasks into easier ones, and it has the potential to create a supportive and collaborative social environment for overcoming shared problems (Putri, Salsabila, & Prabayunita, 2023). Gotong royong is recognized as a fundamental value contained in Indonesia's state law, particularly in Pancasila's third principle, namely Persatuan Indonesia (Unity of Indonesia) (Putri, Salsabila, & Prabayunita, 2023). Soekarno even proposed gotong royong as "Ekasila," which combines all Pancasila principles into a single value (Putri, Salsabila, & Prabayunita, 2023). The value of gotong royong is underpinned by sincerity, willingness, togetherness, tolerance, and trust, interacting intrinsically without prioritizing personal gain, but rather for the common good (Marhayati, 2021). In a sociological context, gotong royong reflects a conscious drive to work and collectively bear the consequences of a task, which is a characteristic feature of the Indonesian nation that prioritizes unity and teamwork (Putri, Salsabila, & Prabayunita, 2023). Gotong royong is also considered a sacred value originating from Pancasila, serving as a reference for social interaction and enhancing solidarity among communities, and embodying the value of tolerance (Marhayati, 2021).
2.3.2. Gotong Royong in the Context of Public Health
In the context of community health, the spirit of gotong royong is a crucial factor in the sustainability and effectiveness of various programs, including Posyandu. Gotong royong as a form of social capital prioritizes collective interests, with a voluntary drive that generates cumulative energy for collective performance (Marhayati, 2021). The active and voluntary involvement of the community in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of health programs demonstrates a tangible manifestation of this noble value. Nevertheless, in the era of globalization, the culture of gotong royong in Indonesia faces challenges and tends to fade, especially in urban environments, due to the influence of individualism and Western culture (Putri, Salsabila, & Prabayunita, 2023). However, in rural areas, the practice of gotong royong can still be found and provides significant benefits, particularly in facing disease outbreaks or natural disasters (Putri, Salsabila, & Prabayunita, 2023). Gotong royong as a local wisdom (local knowledge/tradition) needs to be continually developed to foster social solidarity, enabling the Indonesian nation to face contemporary challenges and create essential social cohesion in community life (Marhayati, 2021). The application of gotong royong values, which include divine values, deliberation and consensus, kinship, justice, and tolerance, is highly relevant for supporting health programs that require community participation and self-reliance.
2.3.3. Previous Studies on Gotong Royong and Community-Based Health Efforts (UKBM)
Studies on the implementation of gotong royong values, though not always specific to public health contexts, provide relevant insights into the challenges and potential applications in community-based efforts. Research by Pamungkas, Isawati, and Yuniyanto (2017), which focused on the implementation of gotong royong local wisdom values in history learning at MAN 1 Surakarta, found that teachers' and students' understanding of gotong royong remained general and lacked a deep grasp of its essence. Although the planning for implementing gotong royong values was included in the lesson plans and carried out through classroom activities and daily life within the school and dormitory environment, several obstacles were identified. These obstacles included limited class hours, low student interest in history subjects, and the emergence of ego and individualism among intelligent students who were less willing to collaborate with less intelligent students (Pamungkas, Isawati, & Yuniyanto, 2017).
Furthermore, a study by Sutama, Sucihati, Kadewi Sumbawati, Haryadi, and Ismawati (2020) on gotong royong in COVID-19 prevention and control through health protocol socialization in Brang Biji Village, Sumbawa District, demonstrated how the spirit of gotong royong was actualized in community health efforts. This research, which involved lecturers and students in community service activities, focused on educating and socializing the 5M health protocols (wearing masks, maintaining distance, washing hands, reducing mobility, avoiding crowds) door-to-door and through brochures/posters. The results showed an increase in the implementation of the 5M movement and public knowledge, although awareness regarding maintaining distance and mobility still needed improvement (Sutama et al., 2020). This study indicates that health promotion actively involving the community, based on the spirit of togetherness, is effective in increasing health awareness and practices.
A policy review conducted by Sopacua and Dwilaksono (2009) on indicators for Desa Siaga (Alert Village) development in East Java Province highlighted the complexity and obstacles in measuring the success of this program. Although the Minister of Health Decree (Kepmenkes) No. 564/2006 had established four groups of indicators (input, process, output, and impact) to measure Desa Siaga success, on-the-ground implementation faced challenges. Sopacua and Dwilaksono (2009) found fundamental problems in meeting indicators during the Desa Siaga development stages, particularly when villages had specific characteristics, such as being disaster-prone, but relevant indicators were not yet measured at the initial development stage. They emphasized that community empowerment is at the core of Desa Siaga development, where socio-cultural potential, including the spirit of gotong royong, must be recognized and developed. However, existing indicators at that time tended not to explicitly bring forth this potential. This study also revealed that the implementation of community empowerment activities, such as advocacy and socialization through Forum Masyarakat Desa (FMD - Village Community Forum), Survei Mawas Diri (SMD - Self-Awareness Survey), and Musyawarah Masyarakat Desa (MMD - Village Community Deliberation), showed a decrease in implementation percentage as the level of difficulty increased. This indicates the need for soft skills among health workers to facilitate persuasive and non-directive efforts essential in fostering participation and the spirit of gotong royong in the community (Sopacua & Dwilaksono, 2009).
While gotong royong values are often associated with social and cultural contexts, a study by Lukiyanto and Wijayaningtyas (2020) demonstrated their relevance as social capital for overcoming practical problems, such as capital difficulties for micro and small enterprises (MSMEs). This qualitative research found that MSME owners built their businesses with a family culture that upholds the gotong royong character. Manifestations of gotong royong included learning from predecessors to reduce risks and training costs, mutual borrowing of business needs (such as feed or equipment) based on mutual trust, and mutual labor assistance without wages, all of which significantly reduced capital requirements. These findings confirm that the gotong royong culture, rooted in togetherness and mutual aid, can function as an adaptive mechanism for economic sustainability at the community level. This is relevant to the UKBM context as it shows how social networks and trust can be used to overcome resource limitations and enhance collective capacity in achieving shared goals.
The findings from these various studies collectively imply that although the value of gotong royong is conceptually recognized, challenges in actualizing it in practice, especially in environments affected by individualism or changing habits, require more attention. This is relevant to the context of UKBMs like Posyandu, where program success highly depends on active participation and the collective spirit of the community (Iswarawanti, 2010), which can be hindered by the fading of gotong royong values as indicated by Putri, Salsabila, & Prabayunita (2023) and Marhayati (2021). Therefore, strengthening the understanding and application of gotong royong in society is key to supporting the effectiveness of community-based health programs.
2.4. Accessibility and Equitable Health Services in Rural/Community Settings
Accessibility to health services is a fundamental prerequisite for achieving optimal public health status. Generally, access to health services is defined as the community's ability to reach and utilize various types of services needed (Megatsari et al., 2018; Ananda, 2022). This concept encompasses several important aspects. Geographic access refers to the ease of reaching health facilities, measured by distance, travel time, type of transportation, and road infrastructure conditions. These geographic challenges often pose significant barriers, especially in rural or remote areas (Megatsari et al., 2018; Ananda, 2022). Meanwhile, economic or financial access relates to the community's ability to allocate funds to pay for health services. Ananda (2022) refers to this as 'affordability,' which is the capacity of every person to seek health services according to their needs. Additionally, social access includes communication, staff friendliness, culture, and service satisfaction, as well as 'acceptability' and 'appropriateness' which emphasize adapting services to local cultural characteristics and norms (Megatsari et al., 2018; Ananda, 2022). Another crucial dimension is the availability and accommodation of services, which include the presence of facilities, personnel resources, and adequate operating hours (Megatsari et al., 2018; Ananda, 2022). The information aspect is equally important, as evidenced by the community's need for complete information from staff (Megatsari et al., 2018).
In Indonesia, equitable access to healthcare remains a crucial issue facing various challenges (Ananda, 2022). Highly varied geographical conditions create unresolved access problems, leading to disparities in health service utilization (Megatsari et al., 2018; Permatasari & Thinni, 2013, in Ananda, 2022). Research by Megatsari et al. (2018) in Malang Regency showed that communities still feel shortcomings, particularly in physical access due to poor road infrastructure and expensive transportation. Those living in difficult topographical areas are even forced to seek services outside their administrative region. Furthermore, social access is also perceived as inadequate due to a lack of friendliness and interaction from health personnel, leading to psychological barriers and prompting residents to seek services outside the area (Megatsari et al., 2018). Similar problems are also faced by indigenous or marginalized communities, where differences in accessing healthcare remain significant (Ananda, 2022). Although the government has implemented the National Health Insurance (JKN-KIS) program, data show a decrease in visits to first-level health facilities in recent years, indicating that access remains a constraint (Dewan Jaminan Sosial Nasional, 2021, in Ananda, 2022).
In addressing these disparities, Posyandu and the concept of Integrasi Layanan Primer (ILP) (Primary Care Integration) emerge as concrete efforts to increase access to health services at the grassroots level. Although the study by Megatsari et al. (2018) does not specifically discuss Posyandu/ILP, their findings underscore the urgency of the role of Community-Based Health Units (Unit Kesehatan Berbasis Masyarakat or UKBM). As facilities closer to the community, Posyandu has the potential to reduce geographical barriers and facilitate social access through personal interaction between local cadres and residents, thus eliminating the need for people to travel long distances or incur expensive transportation costs (Megatsari et al., 2018).
This inequitable access has significant negative impacts on public health status. Megatsari et al. (2018) affirm that access problems are one of the contributing factors to the unresolved health issues in Indonesia, such as the high Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) (Laksono & Hidayati, 2008; Zahtamal et al., 2011; Laksono & Pranata, 2013; Astuti & Laksono, 2014; Suraya et al., 2016, in Megatsari et al., 2018). Lack of access also contributes to nutritional problems like stunting, as growth monitoring and basic health education become difficult to reach. When communities face difficulties in physical and social access, service quality is affected, which can lead to delays in health treatment and worsen conditions, ultimately depressing the health status of individuals and communities as a whole.
2.5. Previous Studies Related to Pancasila, Posyandu, and Public Health
Various studies have examined the role of Posyandu, Integrated Primary Services (ILP), and local values such as gotong royong in the context of public health and social development. These studies provide an important foundation for understanding the existing research landscape. In the context of implementing Pancasila values in development or social community programs, several studies highlight their relevance. For instance, Butar Butar (2021) showed that Pancasila values, including gotong royong, have been implemented in various community activities in the TNI-AD Gunung Teknik Complex, Balikpapan City, such as complex meetings, Posyandu, Dasawisma (ten-household groups), and communal clean-up (gotong royong membersihkan lingkungan). The study specifically underlined how Posyandu is based on Pancasila values, implemented without discrimination, and supported by active community participation.
Furthermore, Putri and Adam (2022) discussed the implementation of Pancasila values in building the character of the Indonesian nation. They emphasized that Pancasila is the basic ideology and crystallization of the nation's noble values that must be applied daily, outlining three levels of Pancasila values (basic, instrumental, and practical) that can be developed to shape people with character. This study also highlighted the important role of Pancasila in character education to counteract the negative impacts of globalization, although they identified that some communities still do not fully understand the importance of Pancasila values and exhibit behaviors inconsistent with Pancasila's principles.
The research by Sianturi and Dewi (2021) further strengthens the importance of applying Pancasila values in daily life as character education. Although initially focusing on the implementation of Pancasila in the formation of laws and regulations, this study also elucidated the meaning and noble values contained in each Pancasila principle, as well as how these values should be applied in daily behavior, including maintaining environmental cleanliness (principles of Divinity and Humanity) and the spirit of unity (gotong royong). Sianturi and Dewi (2021) concluded that a lack of awareness and appreciation for Pancasila leads to various behavioral deviations, making character education that instills these values crucial for forming individuals who are religious, humane, just, and beneficial to the nation.
A recent study by Diniah, Hanifah, Fauzi, and Maulana (2024) specifically examined the implementation of Pancasila values in building tolerance and peace in Indonesia. They affirmed that Pancasila's principles (Divinity, Humanity, Unity, Democracy, and Social Justice) are vital in fostering tolerance and peace. The implementation of these values involves individuals and the government in applying them daily, including respecting religious diversity, protecting human rights, strengthening unity, encouraging democratic participation, and ensuring social justice. This study explicitly linked how each Pancasila principle contributes to tolerance and peace, which indirectly supports the success of community-based programs that require cooperation and acceptance of differences. However, Pamungkas, Isawati, and Yuniyanto (2017) reinforced that although the value of gotong royong is recognized, its in-depth implementation remains a challenge.
Regarding the effectiveness of Posyandu or ILP in improving public health, Iswarawanti (2010) comprehensively reviewed the role and challenges of Posyandu as the spearhead of basic health services, asserting its significance in reducing maternal and infant mortality rates and improving nutrition, despite still facing revitalization obstacles. More recently, Yuliandari (2023) from the Ministry of Health presented the concept of Primary Care Integration (ILP) and the transformation of Posyandu as the frontline health service covering the entire life cycle, demonstrating policy evolution and efforts to increase Posyandu's service coverage.
Concerning challenges in accessibility or participation in community-based health services, the study by Sopacua and Dwilaksono (2009), through a policy review of Desa Siaga development indicators, implicitly demonstrated challenges in community empowerment and participation. They identified that the implementation of community empowerment activities tends to decrease as the level of difficulty increases, and that health workers need soft skills to facilitate community participation. This underscores that active participation, essential for Community-Based Health Efforts (UKBM), is not an automatic occurrence.
Furthermore, various studies link local values or local wisdom (such as gotong royong) to the success of health programs. Sutama et al. (2020) provided a concrete example of how the spirit of gotong royong was actualized in community health efforts, specifically in COVID-19 protocol socialization, demonstrating the effectiveness of health promotion that actively involves the community. Moreover, Lukiyanto and Wijayaningtyas (2020) showed how gotong royong functions as social capital to overcome capital problems in MSMEs, a principle highly relevant in addressing resource limitations at the community level for UKBM.
While the various studies above have provided a strong understanding of Posyandu, ILP, and gotong royong separately or in specific contexts, there remains a significant research gap that this study aims to fill. Most studies on gotong royong tend to focus on its cultural manifestations or its application in broader social or economic contexts. Not many studies have explicitly and deeply analyzed how gotong royong values, as an inherent part of Pancasila values, directly influence the effectiveness and sustainability of Posyandu operations, particularly within the framework of its transformation into Primary Care Integration in general communities (non-military). Existing research tends to discuss Posyandu from the perspective of service coverage or cadre challenges, or gotong royong as a general concept. Although Butar Butar (2021) touched upon the implementation of Pancasila values in Posyandu, its focus was on a military complex environment with community characteristics that might differ from general rural society, and it did not deeply elaborate on how gotong royong specifically affects the sustainability and effectiveness of ILP. The studies by Putri and Adam (2022), Sianturi and Dewi (2021), and Diniah et al. (2024) also highlighted the importance of Pancasila implementation in general in shaping character, tolerance, and peace. However, they did not specifically link these values to the success of community-based health programs like ILP, especially in the context of how gotong royong practically facilitates the operation and sustainability of these services on the ground. This study aims to fill this gap by delving into how this spirit of gotong royong is truly internalized and actualized by the community in supporting Posyandu-ILP at a broader rural community level. This is not just as an ideal concept, but as a real practice that influences participation, self-reliance, and the sustainability of basic health services. This research will investigate the specific mechanisms through which gotong royong contributes to the success of ILP and addresses accessibility challenges in rural areas, and how it can be strengthened.