The Free Health Check in Schools (CKG) program in Indonesia aims to provide free health check services to 53 million students nationwide. This initiative covers all types of educational institutions, including public, private, and religious schools under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Hariqo Wibawa Satria from the Presidential Communication Office highlighted the importance of this program for all students, regardless of the school they attend. President Prabowo envisions a Golden Generation by 2045, and various strategic policies have been implemented to support this vision. These include initiatives like Free Nutritious Meals, Capacity Expansion of Public Hospitals, and Digital Learning Programs.
President Prabowo has also signed regulations to support child protection and provide special allowances for medical specialists in remote areas. Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, emphasized the inclusive nature of the CKG program, which includes madrasahs, pesantrens, and schools from different faiths. The implementation of CKG in religious schools plays a vital role in achieving the vision of a healthy and globally competitive generation by 2045. Minister Nasaruddin urged all religious schools to fully 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 program’s implementation to ensure its success. Minister Nasaruddin emphasized the importance of all schools taking the program seriously to support the vision of a healthy and competitive generation by 2045.
