236 Entries Compete: Winners of the 2026 BPJS Kesehatan Journalism Competition Announced
BPJS Kesehatan has presented special awards to 1s journalists as winners of the 2026 Journalism Works Competition, as a form of appreciation for the contribution of mass media journalists in educating the public regarding the National Health Insurance (JKN) Programme. The awards were presented in Bandung on Wednesday (16/09/2026).
The President Director of BPJS Kesehatan, Prihati Pujowaskito, revealed that the awards serve as recognition for mass media journalists who have broadened public insight into the importance of health insurance protection, the latest innovations from BPJS Kesehatan, and the necessity of multi-stakeholder involvement to support the sustainability of the JKN Programme, which has proven beneficial to the Indonesian nation.
“The mass media is a vital component connecting BPJS Kesehatan, the government, the public, and other stakeholders. The media helps create spaces for improvements in the implementation of the JKN Programme moving forward; we are open to criticism and constructive input,” Prihati stated in a written release on Thursday (17/09/2026).
The 2026 Journalism Works Competition received an enthusiastic response from both local and national journalists in Indonesia, with a total of 236 entries submitted. The participants’ works were evaluated by a panel of professional and competent judges, including the Chairperson of the Indonesian Editors’ Forum, senior journalists, and editors-in-chief of prominent national media outlets.
To maintain neutrality, the names of the journalists and media organisations were removed during the judging process, making the entries anonymous.
“Once again, congratulations to all the recipients of the 2026 Journalism Works Competition awards. Thank you for being part of the JKN Programme’s journey,” said Prihati.
“We ask for your continued support for the JKN Programme in voicing accurate information and positive narratives, as an effort to maintain public trust,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Head of the West Java Provincial Health Office, R. Vini Adiani Dewi, representing the Governor of West Java, noted that the mass media has significantly assisted the public in understanding their rights and obligations as JKN participants. The media also encourages service improvements through constructive criticism directed at both the government and BPJS Kesehatan, as part of a collective effort to improve public services.
“Compared to 12 years ago, healthcare services are now much better. Information regarding the vast benefits of the JKN Programme needs to be continuously voiced by the media,” said Vini.
“Thank you for bridging policy information with the needs of the community and bringing an impact on the improvement of healthcare quality. Continue to be a trusted source of health information for the public, including the people of West Java,” she continued.
The winners of the 2026 Journalism Works Competition are as follows:
Print Media Category
1st Place: Palce Amalo from Media Indonesia – “Crossing the Sea Towards a Referral Hospital”
2nd Place: Muhammad Rizki from Kaltim Post – “Feeling Healthy Until Blood Pressure Says Otherwise”
3t Place: Heru Prayitno from Radar Sampit – “A Brief Arrears, Doubled Regret”
Online Media Category
1st Place: Siti Mas’udah Isnawati from suaramerdeka.com – “Weaving New Hope with Prosthetic Legs”
2nd Place: Ardi from rri.co.id – “When JKN Arrives in Remote Papua”
3rd Place: Sevrinus Waja from ntt.viva.co.id – “When JKN Services Reach Patients via Screens”
Journalistic Photostory Category
1st Place: Hesti Rika from CNN Indonesia – “Living with Titanium for Life, Fighting Scoliosis”
2nd Place: Abriansyah Liberto from Tribun Sumsel – “JKN Programme Helps People with Mental Disorders Access Continuous Care”
3rd Place: Achmad Fazeri from Disway Jateng – “The Cruise Agent, the Spearhead of the JKN Programme on the Ground”
Television Category
1st Place: Afwan Purwanto M. from Kompas TV – “The Right to Health for the Poor”
2nd Place: Antonieta Buaton from DAAI TV – “BPJS Now Reaches HIV Patients”
3rd Place: Gancar Wicaksono from CNN Indonesia TV – “BPJS Kesehatan Covers Mental Health”
Radio Category
1st Place: Achmad Aulia from Radio Sonora – “The Story of Midwife Nina, a Woman Guardian of Rights on the Riverbank”
2nd Place: Nurul Firdaus Silvia from RRI Semarang – “Nurturing Hope, Copying Aspirations with BPJS Kesehatan”
3rd Place: Asep Yusuf Anshori from PR FM Bandung – “When Saguling Separates the Land, JKN Unites Hope”