The Palace Says Free Health Checks Have Reached 16 Million Beneficiaries

Illustration of health checks (Mufid Majnun-Unsplash)

JAKARTA - Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi stated that the implementation of the Free Health Check Program (CKG) in schools will expand service coverage which has so far reached 16 million beneficiaries.

"It is hoped that CKG for school children can reach 53 million beneficiaries. Meanwhile, outside schools (public-ed communities) to date, 16 million beneficiaries have been," he said after reviewing CKG's kick-off at SMAN 6 South Tangerang, Monday, which was confiscated by Antara.

According to Hasan, this step is expected to significantly increase the number of beneficiaries, especially from students.

"In addition to the Free Nutrition Eating program, one of the government's priority programs that is also carried out massively is free health checks," he said.

He explained that the implementation of CKG in schools is targeted to reach up to 53 million students, from elementary to high school and equivalent levels. This is part of the expansion of promotive and preventive health services that have previously reached the general public.

Hasan also invited the public to take advantage of this service actively, even when in good health.

"Don't wait for the pain to come to the puskesmas. Check when you are healthy, so we know the risks we may have," he said.

According to him, it is not too late to start maintaining health. With early detection through the CKG program, the public can know the potential risk of disease and start implementing a healthy lifestyle early.