Jakarta – The government continues to strengthen its commitment to expanding health services through various strategic programs, one of which is the introduction of the Free Health Check (CKG).
This program aims to provide access to comprehensive health checks for the community, with a focus on early detection of various diseases, including cervical cancer, vision disorders, and other health problems.
In the National Coordination Meeting (Rakornas) held in Sentul, President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that government priority programs such as CKG will have a direct impact on the health and welfare of the people.
The President stated that the government has expanded access to basic services for the public. Free health check-ups are one of the flagship programs that directly address the needs of the people.
“Seventy million of our citizens have received free health checks. This is the first time in history,” said the President.
One of the main innovations in CKG is the integration of cervical cancer screening using the HPV DNA screening method.
This will accelerate early detection and reduce delays in treatment of cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers found in Indonesia.
Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dante Saksono Harbuwono, added that starting in 2026, positive screening results will be followed up with clear and structured medical steps, including further treatment.
“Integrating screening into the Free Health Check Program is a concrete government response to prevent delays in treatment and the progression of precancerous lesions,” said the Deputy Minister of Health.
In addition, the CKG program also includes screening for visual impairment, with a target of screening 140 million Indonesians by 2026.
According to the Director of Non-Communicable Diseases at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Siti Nadia Tarmizi, this program will reach all levels of society, including those in remote areas.
“By 2026, through the Free Health Check Program, we are targeting screening of around 140 million Indonesians, from infants to the elderly,” explained Nadia, Director of Non-Communicable Health Services at the Ministry of Health.
This initiative is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) through the SPECS 2030 program, which aims to eliminate preventable and correctable visual impairment.
Not only that, CKG also integrates health services into medical check-up (MCU) packages at health facilities, which will be fully funded by the government.
This aims to ensure that all levels of society, including those not yet reached by formal health facilities, can benefit from this program.
Through the integrated CKG program, the government is committed to strengthening the national health system, expanding access for the public, and encouraging early disease detection to provide faster and more appropriate treatment.***
