Free “Medical Check Up” To Cover 75 Diseases

Friday, 08 Nov 2024

By deriz@insightinnews.com The Ministry of Health has unveiled an exquisite initiative: a complimentary health screening program designed for a variety of ailments, readily available to citizens at community health centers (puskesmas). Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin announced that this remarkable health screening will be offered on each citizen's birthday, commencing in 2025. "This screening serves as a birthday gift from the state to the community, conducted annually to facilitate proactive health monitoring," Budi remarked. Since 2023, the Ministry of Health has already initiated a complimentary medical check-up program at puskesmas under the National Health Insurance (JKN), although this program currently addresses only 14 diseases. Beginning in 2025, the scope of the free medical check-up will expand to include 75 diseases. This initiative is designed to significantly improve early detection capabilities and reduce the risks associated with mortality and disability. Siti Nadia Tarmizi, Director of Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control (P2PTM) at the Ministry of Health, emphasized that the birthday health screening program will extend beyond puskesmas. "Indeed, there is a health screening service program. Initially, it will be conducted at puskesmas and Posyandu, with plans to broaden access to additional healthcare facilities," Nadia stated. The complimentary health screenings will be organized into four distinct categories based on age. Screening will be available for children aged 0-4 years, with a focus on identifying congenital diseases. The following details will outline the specific health conditions to be examined: 1. Hipotiroid kongenital 2. Penyakit jantung bawaan kritis 3. Hiperplasia adrenal kongenital 4. Defisiensi G6PD 5. Pertumbuhan 6. Perkembangan 7. Indera pendengaran 8. Indera penglihatan 9. Gigi dan mulut 10. Talasemia 11. Hepar. Free medical check-up for teenagers Health screenings for children and adolescents between the ages of 7 and 17 are predominantly focused on uncovering prevalent health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and dental health challenges. The specifics are outlined as follows: 1. Indera pendengaran 2. Indera penglihatan 3. Gigi dan mulut 4. Talasemia 5. Anemia 6. Obesitas 7. Diabetes melitus 8. Hipertensi 9. Paru-paru 10. Kesehatan jiwa 11. Kebugaran 12. Hepar. Free medical check-up for adults Health screenings for adults are paramount in the pursuit of early cancer detection, particularly for breast and cervical cancers, which rank among the foremost causes of mortality in women. Additionally, prostate cancer stands as a significant contributor to male mortality in Indonesia. The diseases and health conditions examined in adults are categorized into two age groups. The details are as follows. 18-39 years old: 1. Indera pendengaran 2. Indera penglihatan 3. Gigi dan mulut 4. Obesitas 5. Diabetes melitus 6. Hipertensi 7. Faktor risiko jantung stroke 8. Penyakit ginjal kronik 9. Paru-paru 10. Kesehatan jiwa 11. Kebugaran 12. Kanker payudara 13. Kanker leher rahim 14. Hepar 15. Osteoporosis. 40-59 years old: 1. Indera pendengaran 2. Indera penglihatan 3. Gigi dan mulut 4. Obesitas 5. Diabetes melitus 6. Hipertensi 7. Kolesterol 8. Faktor risiko stroke 9. Faktor risiko jantung 10. Penyakit ginjal kronis 11. Paru-paru 12. Kesehatan jiwa 13. Kebugaran 14. Kanker payudara 15. Kanker leher rahim 16. Kaker usus 17. Hepar 18. Osteoporosis. Free medical check-up for the elderly: A comprehensive evaluation of individuals aged 60 and above, emphasizing the assessment of Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, and overall health concerns associated with the aging process. Here are the details: 1. Indera pendengaran 2. Indera penglihatan 3. Gigi dan mulut 4. Obesitas 5. Diabetes melitus 6. Hipertensi 7. Kolesterol 8. Faktor risiko stroke 9. Faktor risiko jantung 10. Penyakit ginjal kronis 11. Paru-paru 12. Kesehatan jiwa 13. Kebugaran 14. Kanker payudara 15. Kanker leher rahim 16. Kaker usus 17. Geriatri 18. Hepar 19. Osteoporosis. Health screenings will be organized at community health centers and educational institutions, tailored to the appropriate age groups. The Ministry of Health will partner with the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration to streamline the collection of data for residents celebrating their birthdays. Nadia elaborated that residents who have a birthday and wish to partake in the complimentary health screening in 2025 need only to present themselves at their nearest community health center with valid identification. The staff at the health center will then authenticate the residents' information against the population database, granting them access to the complimentary health screening services.

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