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Indonesia targets 46% free health coverage by 2026

He described the figure as a historic milestone for Indonesia’s health system, as the programme marked the first time free health checkups were made available nationwide.

Jakarta (VNA) – The Health Ministry of Indonesia has planned to cover nearly half of Indonesia’s population, or 46%, through the Free Health Checkup (CKG) programme in 2026, following an evaluation of the programme’s performance in 2025.

Aji Muhawarman, head of the ministry’s Bureau of Communication and Public Information, said in 2025, a total of 70.8 million people, or 24.9% of the population, participated in the national programme.

He described the figure as a historic milestone for Indonesia’s health system, as the programme marked the first time free health checkups were made available nationwide.

The programme aims for 60% of district and cities to achieve coverage rates of 80% or higher. Priority groups include newborns (70%), toddlers and preschoolers (50%), students and teenagers (35%), adults (45%), and the elderly (55%).

Muhawarman said the targets are aligned with the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan. He added that data generated from the programme will serve as a foundation for future health policy formulation, with a focus on promotive and preventive care, strengthening the capacity of health workers, meeting infrastructure needs, and encouraging broader cross-sectoral involvement.

To achieve the 2026 target, the ministry will implement a number of measures, including broader dissemination of information, expansion of service delivery, and strengthening follow-up care after health screenings.

The ministry is also working closely with regional governments to strengthen monitoring systems, enabling timely data collection and early intervention for individuals identified as being at health risk.

The ministry, together with relevant stakeholders including other ministries, institutions, academics, and partners, had conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the programme’s first year of implementation. The review identified several challenges that prevented the programme from reaching its initial target of 100 million participants./.

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