Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin noted in a statement received here on Monday that the screenings will take place at public health centers (puskesmas) and schools.
Sadikin noted that some 282 thousand schools and madrasas across the country will participate.
"There are more than 250 thousand schools, and in terms of logistics, this method is more feasible since the locations are fixed," the minister explained.
The offered screening packages are customized for each education level and include physical and mental health screenings.
He drew attention to the importance of such screening, pointing out that mental health issues are prevalent among students as they often go unnoticed and untreated from an early age.
Puskesmas and schools will collaborate and supply the necessary screening tools.
The minister also highlighted plans to revitalize the school health unit (UKS) so it can educate students on the importance of maintaining their health.
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The ministry has conducted simulations of this health screening for students since June 2025. Moreover, they have informed other stakeholders of this initiative, such as the Primary and Secondary Education Ministry, Home Affairs Ministry, and Religious Affairs Ministry.
He expressed hope that these efforts would encourage students to take better care of their health.
In the same statement, Sadikin stated that the CKG targets 280 million people.
According to recent data, some 11 million people have been screened since the program began in February 2025, he noted.
The program is one of the president's priority measures in ensuring people's health, along with the development of hospitals in 66 remote areas and eliminating tuberculosis.
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