Minister of Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo visited SMK Negeri 26 Jakarta in Rawamangun, East Jakarta to oversee the Free Health Check in Schools (CKG Sekolah) program. This initiative, part of a nationwide launch in 12 schools, madrasahs, and pesantrens across Indonesia, reflects President Prabowo Subianto’s dedication to the health of young Indonesians. Minister Dito highlighted the alignment of the program with the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ vision under the Asta Cita development framework to enhance the physical fitness of the Indonesian population. The data collected from the CKG program will support the development of policies promoting healthy lifestyles among students. The visit included Secretary General of the Ministry of Health Kunta Wibawa Dasa Nugraha, Senior Expert Staff from the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hamdan Hamedan, and athletes like Veddriq Leonardo, Desak Made Rita Kusuma, and Bellaetrix Manuputty. The CKG Sekolah program involves health screenings for students, covering various aspects such as height, weight, nutrition, blood pressure, physical fitness, dental and eye health, as well as screenings for tuberculosis and mental well-being. The initiative aims to reach 53.8 million students across all levels of education, contributing to President Prabowo’s vision for a reformed national healthcare system emphasizing promotive and preventive care. Since its launch in February 2025, CKG has benefited over 16 million Indonesians, paving the way for equal access to healthcare services and the realization of Golden Indonesia 2045.
Free Health Checks Reflect President’s Commitment to Youth: Minister Dito
