The public, particularly couples of reproductive age, can take\nadvantage of free family planning (KB) services being held\nsimultaneously across Indonesia until 7 October 2026. These services are\navailable at health facilities registered with the Ministry of\nPopulation and Family Development (Kemendukbangga)\/BKKBN.<\/p>\n
The simultaneous family planning services are taking place from 7\nSeptember to 7 October 2026, as part of the series of\ncommemorations for World Contraception Day, observed annually on 26\nSeptember.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Minister of Population and Family Development\/Deputy Head\nof BKKBN, Ratu Ayu Isyana Bagoes Oka, inspected the implementation of\nfamily planning services at the Ayani Independent Midwife Practice\n(TPMB) in South Tangerang, Banten, on Friday (18\/9\/2026).<\/p>\n
During the inspection, Isyana observed the service workflow for\nLong-Term Contraceptive Methods (MKJP), ranging from counselling,\nscreening, and examinations, to the insertion of IUDs and implants, as\nwell as post-procedure counselling. She also engaged in dialogue with\nseveral users regarding their experiences in accessing contraceptive\nservices.<\/p>\n
Isyana stated that family planning services represent a form of\ngovernment access for couples of reproductive age to obtain\ncontraception according to their needs. According to her, the family\nplanning programme is not intended to dictate the number of children\neach family should have.<\/p>\n
\u201cKemendukbangga\/BKKBN does not want to set a fixed number of\nchildren; the most important thing is the ability to conduct family\nplanning,\u201d Isyana said in a press release on Monday (21\/9\/2026).<\/p>\n
She explained that family planning also includes regulating pregnancy\nintervals to help couples prepare for pregnancy while preventing the \u20184\nToo\u2019 risks: too young, too old, too close, and too many.<\/p>\n
\u201cFamily planning also includes maintaining pregnancy intervals, as\ndemonstrated by the community in South Tangerang,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
These family planning services are part of fulfilling public needs as\nmandated by Law Number 52 of 2009 concerning Population Development and\nFamily Development.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Mayor of South Tangerang, Pilar Saga Ichsan, expressed\nappreciation for the implementation of the free family planning\nservices. He noted that the service provides significant benefits for\ncouples of reproductive age in the Setu District.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, we have assisted couples of reproductive age in the Setu\nDistrict in accessing free contraceptive insertion facilities,\u201d said\nPilar.<\/p>\n
Kemendukbangga\/BKKBN is encouraging wider access to family planning\nservices and reproductive health education. For couples of reproductive\nage, contraceptive services can be utilised to plan pregnancies and\nregulate birth intervals.<\/p>\n
Members of the public can access free family planning services until\n7 October 2026 at health facilities registered with\nKemendukbangga\/BKKBN. Information regarding access can be obtained\nthrough Family Planning Educators\/Family Planning Field Officers\n(PKB\/PLKB) at the nearest Family Planning Counselling Centre.<\/p>\n
Members of the public are also encouraged to consult with health\nofficials beforehand to determine the contraceptive method that best\nsuits the specific conditions and needs of each couple.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/free-family-planning-services-held-nationally-until-7-october-2026-1789991850", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }