Indonesia public health screening and service expansion

Indonesia is expanding its public health initiatives through the Free Health Check (CKG) program and enhanced mental health services. As of July 2026, the CKG program reached 73.8 million people, with the Ministry of Health aiming for 130 million participants by year-end. Screenings have identified significant risk factors for non-communicable diseases, such as dyslipidemia and obesity, particularly among students. Follow-up data indicated that approximately 1 million individuals previously thought to have normal blood pressure were actually experiencing hypertension.

To support these efforts, the government is promoting proactive annual screenings integrated with National Health Insurance (JKN). Access to services is being digitized through the SATUSEHAT Mobile app and WhatsApp chatbots. Furthermore, mental health support has been expanded via the ‘Healing 119’ nationwide teleconsultation service and Jakarta’s JakCare program, which provides 24-hour access to clinical psychologists.

Recent developments highlight ongoing efforts to improve accessibility and disease prevention. While the COVID-19 pandemic increased awareness of routine check-ups, high costs remain a barrier; in response, providers such as Bumame are introducing price-guarantee initiatives. In Jakarta Pusat, the city government has launched integrated tuberculosis (TB) tracing and free health check-up programs in Kwitang to facilitate early detection and medication. Additionally, the BPJS Kesehatan national health insurance system continues to facilitate access in regions like Sorong, West Papua, where users report efficient referral processes and low-cost care. In specialized medicine, experts are emphasizing the necessity of personalized cancer treatments, noting that decisions regarding radiotherapy, surgery, or chemotherapy must be tailored to individual patient conditions.