TB To Diabetes, This Is The Top Disease Of Free Health Check Results

GAKESLAB Expo (Adelia/VOI)

JAKARTA - Free health checks held in various parts of Indonesia are starting to show a positive impact. In addition to increasing public awareness of the importance of health, this program also reveals a number of diseases that are most often found during the examination.

Chairman of GAKESLAB Indonesia, RD. Kartono Dwidjosewojo, said that tuberculosis (TBC) is one of the most frequently detected diseases in free health check services.

"At this time, what has been said is that TB, we are number one. It is hoped that the free examination will reduce these diseases," he said, when met at JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Apart from tuberculosis, diabetes is also in the spotlight. High blood sugar levels are often found during the examination, both in people who are aware of their condition and those who have not.

"In addition, diabetes, of course, yes, we know that a lot of blood sugar is affected," added Kartono.

He also added that increasing public awareness to carry out health checks had an impact on increasing demand for medical devices, especially disposable equipment (CKG).

"With this examination, of course there are a lot of requests, especially CKG or disposable goods. We are happy that the community has now started to actively check health thanks to government assistance, which we now know is that the government does not always provide preventive good," he said.

The Director General of Pharmacy and Health of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, Dr. Lucia Rizka Andalucia, also emphasized the importance of a healthy lifestyle and routinely checking health as a preventive measure.

There is a good philosophy, both of us, pay close attention to how we live in health. How to live a fit life into sports, consume healthy foods, to the elderly stay healthy. Apart from exercising, eating healthy, always checking health," he said.

Dr. Lucia also alluded to the government's great vision of expanding access and quality of national health services, including the provision of quality medical devices to remote areas.

"Massively, free health checks require quality medical devices and are scattered throughout Indonesia enjoying them. Inland areas also get the opportunity," he explained.

According to him, the need for medical devices will continue to increase as the government's target to reach up to 50 million people through the free health check program. Currently, the achievement is still at 16 million.

"We all hear the president talking about 3 health sectors: health levels, health screening, and hospital capacity, especially in the regions. Close relations with association businesses in the health sector," he said.

As part of efforts to strengthen the domestic medical device industry, the Indohealthcare GAKESLAB Expo 2025 will be held from 6 to 8 August 2025 at JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta. This exhibition is a strategic forum to showcase the latest medical device innovations and establish cross-sectoral cooperation.

More than 60 companies from 12 countries have confirmed their participation, including from China, Japan, Germany, India, Egypt, and the United States. The target is that this exhibition will attract more than 15 thousand visitors during the three days of implementation.

Chief Executive Officer of Krista Exhibitions, Daud D. Salim, emphasized the importance of this exhibition in encouraging the growth of the national medical device industry.

"We are proud to be able to bring back the Indohealthcare GAKESLAB Expo as an important platform for health industry players to connect with each other, exchange knowledge and explore new business opportunities. Through this exhibition, we hope to strengthen Indonesia's position on the map of the global health industry." said Daud.

This exhibition is also a real symbol of support for the transformation of the national health system while at the same time encouraging the independence of the domestic medical device industry, especially during a global transition that is full of uncertainty.