The Indonesian government has recently introduced the Free Health Check (CKG) program for schoolchildren across the nation, including in West Java Province. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Health, aims to detect any physical and mental health issues early on among school-aged children. Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dante Saksono Harbuwono, personally oversaw the program’s launch at SD Prestasi Global in Depok. This program is part of President Prabowo Subianto’s Quick Win agenda to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare for all Indonesians.
The CKG program is set to reach around 53 million schoolchildren in Indonesia in 2025. Unlike previous initiatives, this program has a more targeted approach, specifically focusing on elementary school students for more accurate diagnoses. The screenings cover a wide range of assessments, including physical fitness, vision, blood pressure, and immunization status. The health checks take place at the beginning of the academic year directly at schools to ensure efficiency and coverage.
In addition to physical health, the government is also addressing mental well-being among junior and senior high school students. For elementary students, mental health screening is conducted indirectly through questionnaires filled out by parents. This multi-sector initiative involves various ministries and agencies to support the overall health and well-being of schoolchildren. SD Prestasi Global in Depok was the first school in Indonesia and the representative for West Java Province to participate in this national free health check initiative for elementary students.
