South Jakarta Targets 650,000 Residents for Integrated Free Health Checks and TB Screening

The South Jakarta Municipal Government is targeting around 650,000 residents to participate in the Free Health Check (CKG) program throughout 2026. The examinations are being integrated with tuberculosis (TB) screening to expand early detection and accelerate case management within the community.

South Jakarta Mayor Syafrin Liputo said the target is part of efforts by the local government to expand access to healthcare services. Integrating general health examinations with TB screening is expected to identify potential cases at an earlier stage so that follow-up treatment can be provided promptly.

“Our target this year is for around 650,000 residents to undergo examinations in total,” Syafrin said at RPTRA Kampung Perigi, Jakarta, on Tuesday.

According to Syafrin, TB is not only a medical issue but is also closely related to social conditions within communities. Undetected cases can increase the risk of transmission, particularly among family members and within communities where patients live and carry out their daily activities.

To expand the reach of healthcare services, the South Jakarta Health Sub-Department has prepared 631 examination locations across various areas. Services will not be concentrated solely at healthcare facilities but will also be provided at locations closer to residential communities.

Integrated Child-Friendly Public Spaces (RPTRA) are among the locations being used to bring services closer to residents. Each examination point is expected to serve around 100 people, helping broaden access to health checks.

The approach is also intended to reach people who face difficulties accessing healthcare facilities. By bringing services into residential areas, the government hopes residents will find it easier to undergo examinations without having to travel long distances.

Syafrin said examination results can serve as the basis for determining further action if indications of TB are found. By combining CKG with TB screening, the identification and follow-up processes are expected to become faster and more targeted.

The South Jakarta Municipal Government also emphasized that controlling TB requires community involvement. Local authorities are mobilizing subdistrict heads, village heads, RT and RW administrators, Posyandu cadres, and Dasawisma groups to help provide information about the importance of health examinations and TB screening.

The outreach effort is part of a strategy to increase public awareness of the importance of early detection. Residents are encouraged not to wait until health complaints become more severe before seeking medical examinations.

Syafrin urged residents to make use of the CKG facilities provided by the government. Early examinations are considered useful for identifying potential illnesses and enabling treatment to be provided in accordance with applicable health procedures.

The effort is also expected to reduce the risk of TB transmission within communities. When cases are detected earlier, patients can potentially receive treatment sooner, while the impact on their daily activities can be reduced.

Through its target of 650,000 examinations and hundreds of service locations, the South Jakarta Municipal Government is seeking to make CKG not only a health examination service but also an instrument for strengthening community-based TB prevention and control.