South Jakarta targets 650,000 residents for integrated free health checks and TB screening

The South Jakarta City Government aims for approximately 650,000 residents to undergo Free Health Checks (CKG) integrated with tuberculosis (TB) screening throughout 2026.

“Our target this year is for around 650,000 residents to undergo comprehensive examinations,” said the Mayor of South Jakarta, Syafrin Liputo, at the Kampung Perigi RPTRA in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Syafrin stated that the programme is one of the efforts to expand the reach of healthcare services while simultaneously detecting TB cases as early as possible. According to him, TB is not merely a health issue but also a significant social concern. If a TB patient is not properly identified, the potential for massive transmission within families and the surrounding community is very high.

To expand public access, the South Jakarta Health Sub-department has prepared 631 examination locations spread across various areas. According to Syafrin, examinations will not only be conducted in health facilities but also in locations close to residential areas, such as Integrated Child-Friendly Public Spaces (RPTRA).

Each location is targeted to reach approximately 100 residents, ensuring broader healthcare coverage, particularly for those with limited access to medical facilities. “Through free health check efforts combined with TB control, we can directly identify and subsequently provide follow-up treatment,” he said.

Syafrin added that TB control is not solely the government’s responsibility but requires the involvement of all elements of society. Therefore, the South Jakarta Administrative City Government is mobilising sub-district heads, village heads, neighbourhood heads (RT/RW), Posyandu cadres, and Dasawisma groups to socialise the importance of health examinations and TB screening to the public.

He also urged the community to be proactive in utilising the provided free health check services. “It is better that we undergo examinations early. If there is potential for TB, treatment can be carried out seriously and completely in accordance with existing procedures,” said Syafrin.

Through early detection, it is hoped that the public will not wait until they fall ill, which could potentially require longer treatment and disrupt daily activities.