The Free Health Check in Schools (CKG) program in Indonesia aims to provide free health checks to approximately 53 million students nationwide, including those in public, private, and religious schools under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Senior Expert Staff at the Presidential Communication Office, Hariqo Wibawa Satria, emphasized the importance of this program in ensuring all students receive necessary health check-ups, regardless of the type of school they attend. President Prabowo envisions a Golden Generation by 2045, and this initiative is a key step towards achieving that goal. This program is part of a larger effort by the government to prioritize the health and well-being of all Indonesians, especially children, through various strategic policies and programs. In addition to free health checks, the government has also implemented regulations to ensure child protection and provide special allowances for medical specialists working in remote areas. Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar expressed the Ministry’s commitment to including all religious-based education units in the CKG program, highlighting the importance of interfaith service delivery. The implementation of CKG in religious schools is seen as crucial in advancing the vision of a healthy, intelligent, and globally competitive generation by 2045. Minister Nasaruddin called on all religious schools to support the initiative by providing necessary equipment and actively participating in the program. Regional and district heads of the Ministry of Religious Affairs have been instructed to closely monitor the implementation of the program to ensure its success. Schools that do not take the program seriously will face consequences, as the government is committed to ensuring the well-being of all students in Indonesia.
Reaching All Faith-Based Schools in Indonesia: The CKG Program
