The government continues to expand access to public health services through the Free Health Check Program (CKG), which now reaches various age groups throughout Indonesia. This program is considered a strategic step in building a foundation for healthy, productive human resources who are ready to face future challenges.
The Head of the Government Communications Agency, Muhammad Qodari, stated that by May 2026, 100 million Indonesians will have participated in the CKG program.
“A total of 100 million Indonesians have received CKG,” said Qodari.
He explained that throughout 2025, the program served more than 70 million participants. Meanwhile, from early 2026 to May, the number of beneficiaries increased by more than 30 million. This achievement demonstrates the high public enthusiasm for accessible and equitable healthcare services.
The CKG program is currently implemented in more than 10,000 community health centers (Puskesmas) across 514 regencies/cities throughout Indonesia. The government considers expanding service coverage to be a crucial step, given that the current number of beneficiaries is still only around one-third of Indonesia’s total population of nearly 290 million.
Therefore, the government is committed to continuing and expanding the program’s implementation so that basic health check-ups are accessible to all, including vulnerable groups and communities in remote areas.
In the education sector, the CKG (Health Check-Up) program is also implemented in schools to ensure that every child has equal access to basic health check-ups. This approach is considered crucial for supporting the quality of learning while maintaining children’s growth and development from an early age.
“Through the CKG, the government obtains more systematic data on student health, and this data serves as the basis for designing more appropriate interventions, both in the education and health sectors,” explained Qodari.
From previous implementations, the government identified a number of child health issues that often go undetected early, such as low physical fitness, dental health problems, and anemia. These conditions have the potential to hinder children’s learning and development if not addressed promptly.
The CKG program is also aimed at reaching frontier, outermost, and disadvantaged (3T) areas so that all communities have equal opportunities to access basic health services. The government considers equitable access to healthcare to be a crucial part of strengthening the quality of national development.
“Through this program, the government is not only safeguarding students’ health but also building a foundation for healthier, more productive human resources who are ready to face the future,” Qodari emphasized.
With the continued expansion of services, the CKG Program is a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare for all levels of society. This effort also strengthens Indonesia’s efforts to create a healthy, superior, and highly competitive generation towards a more advanced Indonesia.