Jakarta – The Indonesian government has officially launched the free health check-up program across various community health centers (Puskesmas) and BPJS Health partner clinics.
Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin confirmed that all preparations have been completed to provide optimal services to the public.
“President Prabowo has decided that the free health check-up program will begin on February 10 at Puskesmas and clinics that are in partnership with BPJS Health,” Budi said.
The program covers all age groups, from newborns to the elderly, with different types of health checks tailored to each age group.
“Newborns will undergo six types of screenings, while toddlers will have eight types. School-aged children and teenagers will receive 11 to 13 types, and adults and the elderly will undergo 19 types of health checks,” Budi explained.
In addition to physical health checks, the program also includes mental health screenings for school-aged children and cancer screenings for people over 40, including breast, cervical, lung, and colorectal cancer.
However, Budi acknowledged that the program’s budget is still being adjusted. Initially, the government allocated IDR 4.7 trillion, but the budget was later reduced.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Communications and Public Service Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Aji Muhawarman, assured that 10,200 Puskesmas across Indonesia are ready to implement this service.
“Our preparations are quite mature. In the initial stage, the services will focus on Puskesmas, while BPJS Health partner clinics will gradually follow,” Aji said.
The Jakarta Provincial Government (DKJ) has also prepared the necessary facilities and infrastructure to support the implementation of this program.
Acting Governor of Jakarta, Teguh Setyabudi, stated that the free health check-up service is a strategic program initiated by President Prabowo Subianto.
“The Jakarta Provincial Government is committed to supporting this program and is ready to provide free health check-ups for the public,” Teguh emphasized.
Teguh further added that the program is open to all groups, from children to the elderly, whether they are healthy or require further health checks.
“Anyone can visit the nearest Puskesmas. This service includes early detection of various diseases as well as health education,” he explained.
The Jakarta Provincial Government also assured that the PKG services will be expanded to include 292 Puskesmas at the neighborhood level.
“Jakarta is the national barometer. We want to ensure this service runs optimally and sets an example for other regions,” concluded Teguh.
