Hypertension and Diabetes Dominate JKN Cases in Madiun
The Social Security Administering Body (BPJS) Kesehatan Madiun Branch has recorded hypertension and diabetes mellitus as the most frequent cases handled through the National Health Insurance (JKN) programme. This trend is a serious concern as both chronic diseases are increasingly affecting younger age groups.
The Head of BPJS Kesehatan Madiun Branch, Wahyu Dyah Puspitasari, revealed that diagnoses of hypertension and diabetes continue to dominate year after year. In addition to these two diseases, cases of heart disease are also frequently found across various health facilities within the Madiun working area.
“This serves as an awareness call for the community because these two diseases are now increasingly attacking younger ages,” said Wahyu during a Communication Forum with the Madiun City Government on Tuesday.
Wahyu emphasised the importance of a healthy lifestyle from an early age to prevent fatal complications. According to her, cardiovascular issues often originate from uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, or cholesterol levels.
As a mitigation step, BPJS Kesehatan is optimising the Chronic Disease Management Programme (Prolanis). This programme is a proactive healthcare service that integrates the roles of participants, health facilities, and BPJS Kesehatan, specifically for sufferers of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension.
Data from the BPJS Kesehatan Madiun Branch shows that Prolanis participants are spread across approximately 6,000 Prolanis clubs covering the areas of Madiun City, Madiun Regency, Ngawi, Magetan, and Ponorogo Regency. Wahyu predicts that the number of cases has the potential to increase.
Notably, BPJS Kesehatan has now introduced ‘Prolanis Muda’, which specifically targets hypertension and diabetes sufferers under the age of 45. Through this innovation, participants receive health education, physical activity assistance, and routine monthly health monitoring.
“The goal of Prolanis Muda is to ensure that hypertension and diabetes can be controlled, so that the risk of complications can be prevented as early as possible,” concluded Wahyu.