"Regional heads play a crucial role in ensuring that health services operate optimally, both in terms of infrastructure, medical personnel, and information dissemination to the community," he said while reviewing the program at Cibinong Health Center in Bogor District, West Java, on Tuesday.
Accompanied by Bogor District Head Rudy Susmanto, he inspected several areas of the health center, including the waiting room, registration desk, and examination rooms.
Gibran also interacted with residents to learn about their experiences with the free health screening program.
"Hopefully, with this program, people will become more aware of the importance of early detection in preventing serious diseases," he said.
Meanwhile, Susmanto stated that the Bogor District government is committed to achieving 100 percent universal health coverage (UHC) by 2026, ensuring that all residents can access comprehensive health services free of charge.
"For the free health checks, we continue striving to equip every health center in Bogor District with complete facilities," he said.
The Ministry of Health reported that as of March 16, the free health screening program has attracted more than 777,000 registrants at 9,285 community health centers nationwide.
Since its launch on February 10, the program has provided health screenings for children aged 0–6 years and individuals aged 18 years and above on their birthdays.
Starting in July, the program will expand to schools, targeting children aged 7–17 years.
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