East Jakarta Contract Workers Receive Free Health Screenings
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Health Clinic at the East Jakarta Mayor’s Office has organised a Free Health Screening (CKG) programme for Individual Service Provider (PJLP) contract workers as part of an early detection effort against various health conditions.
“We conduct this CKG every fortnight to monitor the health of PJLP workers,” said Ayu Widowati, the officer responsible for the Health Clinic Unit at the East Jakarta Mayor’s Office, in Jakarta on Wednesday.
The CKG programme is currently focused on employees of the East Jakarta Administrative City’s Parks and Forestry Sub-agency, targeting 280 individuals.
The programme represents one of the East Jakarta municipal government’s preventive measures to maintain the physical condition of its workers, particularly those employed in the field.
According to Ayu, regular health examinations are essential for identifying potential illnesses at an early stage.
Through checks including height, weight, eye examinations, dental health assessments and general screening, staff can detect risks of non-communicable diseases and other health conditions more quickly.
“With routine examinations, we hope potential health problems can be identified earlier so they can be addressed promptly,” she said.
Ayu added that similar activities would be gradually expanded to all sub-agencies, targeting approximately 2,000 PJLP contract workers. This is expected to create a healthier and more productive working environment.
One CKG programme participant, Dimas Adi Pranandio, said the health screening helped him understand his physical condition.
“From this, we learn what needs to be improved, from dietary habits to exercise. It makes you more aware of the importance of maintaining your health,” Dimas said.
According to him, the CKG provides a clear picture of the physical condition of workers who spend their days working outdoors. “This examination makes us care more about our own health,” he said.
Through the CKG programme, the East Jakarta municipal government hopes that PJLP workers’ awareness of disease prevention will continue to grow, thereby supporting optimal public services.
The CKG process at the East Jakarta municipal government begins with attendance registration, queue number allocation and physical examination. This is followed by height and weight measurements, laboratory tests, data entry, dental checks, eye examinations, blood pressure readings, blood sugar tests, cholesterol checks, uric acid levels and other general health assessments.