The government has officially launched the Free Health Check in Schools (CKG Sekolah) program with the aim to provide early health screenings for students in schools. The program, which started on August 4, 2025, covers all school levels from elementary to senior high. During the launch at SMA 6 South Tangerang, 1,225 students underwent free health checks, including assessments of various health aspects such as nutritional status, blood sugar levels, vision, hearing, and dental health.
According to Hasan Nasbi, Head of the Presidential Communication Office, early detection of potential health issues can prevent future dangers and allow for timely treatment. The program not only focuses on identifying health problems but also aims to promote healthy habits and provide ongoing health education to students. For example, students are taught proper dental and ear hygiene, as well as how to maintain a balanced diet and physical fitness.
The CKG program in schools is part of an effort to build a foundation of healthy behaviors from an early age. Asnawi Abdullah, from the Ministry of Health, emphasized the importance of instilling healthy habits in students as it is easier to do so at a young age rather than trying to change adult behaviors. The hope is that the health habits learned in schools will carry into adulthood, contributing to a healthier national culture.
Aryo Gustian Wisesa, a tenth-grade student at SMA 6 South Tangerang, expressed his excitement about participating in the health screening. Despite feeling nervous during the blood test, he shared that overall, the experience was positive. Overall, the government’s initiative to bring health screenings directly to schools is seen as a proactive measure to ensure students’ health and well-being.
