JAKARTA – The government has affirmed its commitment to improving basic health services for the public through the Free Health Check (CKG) program. This program is one of the tangible achievements during their first year of leadership, expanding access to health services, strengthening public awareness, and optimizing the efficiency of the national health budget.
The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) has recorded significant progress in the implementation of three Fastest Best Results (PHTC) Programs, which include Free Health Checks, Tuberculosis (TB) control, and the construction of Regional General Hospitals (RSUD) in underdeveloped, border, and island regions (DTPK).
The Head of the Ministry of Health’s Communication and Public Information Bureau, Aji Muhawarman, stated in Jakarta on Tuesday that the CKG program is a tangible symbol of the government’s commitment to improving public services.
“The CKG program is concrete evidence of the government’s commitment to public services.” “As of October 20, 2025, more than 46.9 million people had registered, and 43.9 million of them had received services,” said Aji.
The examinations were conducted at 10,000 community health centers (Puskesmas) and 125,000 schools, with services including blood pressure, blood sugar levels, anemia, and nutritional status measurements.
Aji added that the CKG results showed three major health problems were most commonly found: central obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. According to him, people with a pot belly have twice the risk of developing diabetes and hypertension, which can potentially lead to stroke or heart disease.
He also revealed that dental health problems remain quite high among the participants.
“We see extraordinary public enthusiasm. The CKG program is not just about examinations, but about building a culture of health awareness at all levels of society,” he said.
More than 7,000 community health centers (Puskesmas) have now used digital monitoring systems to strengthen early detection and treatment monitoring. The government also continues to implement a door-to-door screening strategy in densely populated and remote areas to reach more people.
On the infrastructure side, the government is accelerating the construction of regional public hospitals (RSUD) in 66 regencies and cities, with construction of 32 hospitals beginning in 2025. As of early October, more than 22 RSUDs had entered the construction phase with an average progress of over 50 percent.
Aji cited Tarempa Regional Hospital in the Anambas Islands as the project with the fastest progress, at 73 percent, followed by Central Bengkulu Regional Hospital, Pongtiku Regional Hospital in North Toraja, and Maba Regional Hospital in East Halmahera.
“No resident should be left behind simply because they live far from the city center. The government ensures that health facilities in underdeveloped areas are built on a par with other regions,” he stressed.
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Benjamin Paulus Octavianus, Sp.P(K), added that the CKG program is designed not only to expand public services but also to improve the efficiency of health financing.
“Healthcare costs in Indonesia and globally are experiencing inflation faster than economic growth. By focusing on early detection and mass screening, the government hopes to reduce long-term treatment costs,” he said.
