The Indonesian government has officially launched the Free Health Check (CKG) program for schoolchildren nationwide, including in West Java Province. The initiative aims to enable early detection of various physical and mental health issues among school-aged children. Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dante Saksono Harbuwono, observed the program’s implementation at SD Prestasi Global in Depok on Monday (August 4). He explained that the program is part of President Prabowo Subianto’s Quick Win agenda to deliver equitable, high-quality, and affordable healthcare for all Indonesians. The program aims to reach approximately 53 million schoolchildren across Indonesia in 2025 with a more targeted approach focusing specifically on elementary school students. Age-specific screening is emphasized for more accurate diagnoses with checks strategically scheduled at the start of the new academic year directly at schools to improve logistical efficiency.
The health checks include a wide range of assessments—from physical fitness and vision to blood pressure and immunization status. First-grade students receive the MR vaccine, while fifth-grade students are given the HPV vaccine as part of a national cervical cancer prevention effort. Principal of SD Prestasi Global, Mustopa, reported that 843 students were examined on launch day, including 143 who received immunizations. In addition to physical health, the government is addressing students’ mental well-being, especially at the junior and senior high school levels. For elementary students, mental health screening is conducted indirectly via questionnaires filled out by parents. The program is a multi-sector initiative involving various ministries and agencies to ensure the overall well-being of schoolchildren in Indonesia.
