The Free Medical Check Up Program, Real Step Achieving Equitable Health Services
Jakarta – The government continues to strengthen its commitment to equitable health services through the implementation of the Free Health Check (CKG) program. This program is seen as a real breakthrough in realizing the transformation of the health system, especially for communities in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) regions, which still face limited access.
Cellica Nurrachadiana, a member of Commission IX of the House of Representatives (DPR), emphasized that the success of the CKG program must begin with strengthening the national health system. According to her, transformation within the Ministry of Health is key to ensuring services reach those most in need.
“For 3T regions, we are communicating with the Ministry of Health. First, this transformation within the Ministry of Health must proceed optimally,” said Cellica.
She added that equitable health services are not only about facilities, but also the readiness of medical personnel, the availability of medicines, and the use of digital technology to bridge the gap between regions.
Meanwhile, at the regional level, the Bandung City Government is also paying serious attention to the implementation of this program. Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan is pushing for the expansion of the coverage of the CKG program, particularly for early detection of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis. He believes this will help reduce the number of cases and ensure patients receive prompt and adequate treatment.
“How nurses and midwives serve patients will reflect the quality of Bandung City’s health services. That is the true face of the government,” Farhan said.
He emphasized that the role of functional health workers such as midwives and nurses is the spearhead of successful service delivery, as their interactions are directly felt by the community.
Farhan also stated that health programs should not stop at curative services, but must also promote prevention and improve quality of life. He believes the success of the CKG program can contribute to reducing the prevalence of stunting and degenerative diseases, which are major challenges in urban areas.
“Let’s make health a priority, because a healthy community is the foundation for a developed Bandung,” he concluded.
Support for priority health programs is also evident in the central government’s fiscal policy. Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati explained that the budget allocation in the 2026 Draft State Budget (RAPBN) is designed to promote equity, with per capita distribution tailored to the characteristics of each region.
She detailed the allocation of per capita K/L spending and Regional Transfers (TKD) for Sumatra at IDR 6.5 million, Kalimantan at IDR 8.5 million, Sulawesi at IDR 7.3 million, Java at IDR 5.1 million, Bali–Nusa Tenggara at IDR 6.4 million, and Maluku–Papua at IDR 12.5 million. Sri Mulyani explained that the budget is directed to support priority government programs such as Free Nutritious Meals (MBG), People’s Schools, and Free Health Checks (CKG).
“The State Budget, through K/L spending and TKD, demonstrates the continued effort to achieve redistribution and equity across Indonesia,” Sri Mulyani stated.
She emphasized that with synergy between central and regional spending, priority government programs can be more targeted and provide real benefits to the community.
With integrated measures between the central and regional governments, including the role of health workers in the field, the CKG program is seen as a concrete manifestation of the state’s presence in ensuring public health. More than just medical services, CKG serves as an instrument for equitable development, affirming that health is a basic right of every citizen, without exception.
