Jakarta: Indonesia has introduced a free medical check-up programme for all its 280 million citizens. A statement from the Chief of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO), Hasan Nasbi, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the healthcare initiative was the first of its kind.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initiative, tagged the Cek Kesehatan Gratis (CKG) programme, aims to promote preventive healthcare, eliminating barriers to access healthcare services. Nasbi stated that citizens could access the programme through the Satu Sehat mobile app or by visiting the nearest government health clinic.
Nasbi highlighted that the CKG programme marks a significant shift in Indonesia’s healthcare approach, prioritising preventive care over costly treatments. By detecting health issues early, the programme aims to promote positive and healthier behavior, reducing household costs for treating sick family members.
The initiative has earned global recognition, with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus applauding Indonesia’s commitment to preventive healthcare.