Government Continues to Expand Health Access with Free Check-ups for All Groups
By: Sesilia Putri
The government continues to strengthen its commitment to improving the quality of public health by expanding access to free health check-up services. This program is designed to ensure that all Indonesian people, without exception, receive quality health services without being burdened by the cost of the check-up. Through this policy, the government wants to emphasize that health is a fundamental right of every citizen that must be guaranteed by the state.
As part of the President’s Asta Cita vision, this program was inaugurated with the main objective of providing wider access to preventive health services. The Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), explained that this service is a real manifestation of the state’s efforts to build a more equitable and inclusive health system. According to him, there are still many people who are not aware of the importance of regular health check-ups, so the presence of this program is expected to increase this awareness.
AHY emphasized that this free check-up is open to all BPJS Kesehatan cardholders and can be accessed at the nearest health facility. For the initial stage, this service is available at primary health centers in various cities, and will gradually be expanded to secondary health centers throughout Indonesia. The government ensures that designated health facilities are ready to provide optimal services with competent medical personnel and adequate infrastructure.
This program is also supported by technological innovation through the Satu Sehat Mobile application which allows the public to register and obtain information about health services online. For residents who experience problems using the application, medical personnel at the health center will be ready to assist with the registration process so that this service can be enjoyed by the entire community without technical obstacles.
The government’s seriousness in ensuring that this program runs well can be seen from the steps of the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) which continues to evaluate its implementation in all regions, including areas outside Java. The Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, emphasized that equal access to health services is a top priority, so that there is no inequality between urban and rural areas. He also said that the government’s target is to reach 100 million participants in this program, with at least 50 percent of this target being achieved in the near future.
The government also designed this program to cover various community groups with diverse health needs. One of the strategies that will be implemented is free health checks for school students, which are expected to start in July.
In addition, this service is also intended for pregnant women and toddlers as part of early prevention efforts against various health problems. This program is packaged in several schemes, such as re-examinations that provide services for children aged 0-6 years and adults aged 18 years and over, which are carried out at health facilities that have collaborated with the government.
To ensure the success of this program, the government continues to coordinate with various parties, including local governments, medical personnel, and other related agencies. Member of Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Alifudin, emphasized that the readiness of health infrastructure in the field is the main key for this program to run smoothly. He also reminded the importance of effective socialization so that the public understands the benefits of this service and can utilize it optimally.
The government realizes that this program must not only run in the short term, but must also be part of a sustainable long-term policy. Therefore, the government continues to evaluate to increase the coverage and quality of services provided. This step aims to ensure that this free health check program remains relevant and can provide maximum benefits to the wider community.
As a concrete form of the government’s commitment to strengthening the national health sector, a budget of Rp3.2 trillion has been allocated from the 2025 State Budget to support this program. The funds will be used to ensure the availability of facilities, health workers, and various other needs required in the implementation of this free health service. With adequate budget support, it is hoped that this program can run smoothly and provide a significant positive impact on the community.
