National Police Health Service in South Kalimantan Reaches 7,414 Residents
Dozens of elementary school students sat neatly waiting their turn for dental check-ups at the National Police Health Service event held in the grounds of Bhayangkara Hospital, Banjarmasin, on Tuesday (23/6). The friendly approach of the doctors and dental health workers helped ease the students’ nervousness during the examinations.
The event committee also provided various gifts to the students and members of the public who participated. Beyond dental check-ups, the National Police Health Service offered free general health examinations, vitamin distribution, immunisations, general medical treatment, free eyeglasses for students, blood donation drives, mass circumcision, and health counselling. The services also included cataract surgery, cleft lip and palate operations, and the provision of prosthetic limbs.
The health service reached 7,414 residents from various groups, including labourers, online motorcycle taxi drivers, the general public—particularly underprivileged citizens—and students in South Kalimantan.
Aspiani, a 56-year-old resident of Banjarbaru, expressed her gratitude after receiving a prosthetic leg. Having been confined to a wheelchair for 18 months following a leg amputation, she can now walk again. Aspiani was one of seven recipients of artificial limbs distributed by the South Kalimantan Regional Police; two have already received their prosthetics, while five others are still in the process. “Alhamdulillah, thank you very much to the South Kalimantan Police Chief for the assistance. May Allah repay your kindness,” Aspiani said gratefully.
South Kalimantan Police Chief Inspector General Rusyanto Yudha Hermawan stated that the activity was part of a nationwide health service initiative carried out by the Indonesian National Police. “This health service is a manifestation of the police’s presence in the community, in line with the 80th Bhayangkara Day theme, ‘80 Years of Service, Polri for the Community’,” he said. Beyond strengthening the relationship between the police and the public, the health service is expected to assist residents in need, especially amid challenging economic conditions. Going forward, the programme will not only be held during Bhayangkara Day commemorations; the South Kalimantan Regional Police plans to make it a sustainable programme by utilising the Public Service Agency budget of Bhayangkara Hospital.