The Indonesian Free Medical Check-Up (CKG) scheme has served over 105 million individuals as the administration broadens preventive health services and early disease screening under President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Starting on February 10, 2025, as a key government project, the initiative provides health checks tailored to age and health status for individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly, through local health facilities, community events, and educational institutions. This effort aligns with the Asta Cita plan to support a healthy, productive population and enhance social welfare.
By December 29, 2025, the health ministry reported that 70.29 million individuals across 38 provinces and 514 districts and cities had undergone screenings. This number increased to 73.8 million by July 2026, with 62.7 million checked through local health centers and community events, and 11.1 million through schools. As of early October, participation reached 105,073,600, achieving 80.6% of the yearly goal of 130,344,650.
President Prabowo emphasized early health issue identification as a strategic investment for long-term economic efficiency and reduced medical expenses. At the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2026, he highlighted the program’s potential for significant savings by addressing health risks before they escalate.
In August 2026, the health ministry revealed that ongoing screenings detected one million previously unknown high blood pressure cases among 9.2 million participants and 188,000 new diabetes cases among 8.3 million. These results emphasize the need for regular health checks, as these conditions often show no early warning signs.
As of August 2026, the program had screened about 15.2 million students, finding tooth decay in 40.9% of them. Other prevalent issues included iron deficiency, hypertension, and excess weight. These insights can guide preventive actions and interventions involving government agencies, schools, families, and medical professionals. To ensure follow-up care, the government is expanding the program to include education, treatment, progress tracking, and specialist referrals.
Those identified with health issues can access 15 days of no-cost care through the national insurance system. The health ministry issued regulations (Decree No. HK.01.07/Menkes/84/2026) on February 9, 2026, to standardize program implementation. Challenges remain in maintaining treatment continuity, ensuring fair access, staffing adequately, and encouraging follow-up care adherence. The ultimate goal is to enhance public health and workforce quality, contributing to the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.
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