Kebumen Strengthens Tuberculosis Prevention and Case Detection

The Kebumen Regency Government continues to strengthen efforts for the prevention and detection of tuberculosis (TB) cases to pursue the target of eliminating the disease by 2030. The strategy is being implemented by expanding examinations for individuals who have close contact with patients, while simultaneously increasing active case finding.

The Regent of Kebumen, Lilis Nuryani, stated that TB management does not end merely with treating diagnosed patients. The government also needs to ensure that those at risk of infection, particularly family members living in the same household as patients, undergo immediate examination.

“Our target is clear: the elimination of TB by 2030. To achieve this, we must find sufferers more quickly, treat them, and ensure that treatment continues until they are cured,” said Lilis during the opening of the Kebumen Regency TB Countermeasure Acceleration Coordination Meeting on Tuesday (15/9).

Currently, TB services are available in 35 community health centres (puskesmas) and 12 hospitals. The Kebumen Government is also involving private clinics and medical personnel to expand access to examination and treatment.

Case detection is being conducted through active screening, contact tracing of close contacts, and examinations integrated with the Free Health Check-up (CKG) programme.

As of early September 2026, active screenings have been conducted in 74 locations, targeting approximately 7,400 people. Meanwhile, the CKG programme has been implemented across all community health centres and has been attended by more than 703,000 members of the public.

These efforts have also contributed to increased case detection. As of August 2026, 2,139 TB cases have been identified and reported in Kebumen.

Deputy Minister of Health Benyamin Paulus Oktavianus expressed appreciation for Kebumen’s steps, particularly regarding education on prevention and examinations for close contacts of TB patients.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Akhmad Wiyagus stated that the central government is prepared to strengthen coordination for TB countermeasures down to the sub-district and village levels, including through the role of alert villages.