Jakarta Limits Free Health Check Services to 30 People Per Day

SEAToday.com, Jakarta - The Jakarta Provincial Government has limited free health check services to a maximum of 30 people per day, following the Ministry of Health's policy to prevent excessive queues.

"In the initial phase, the Ministry of Health has set a quota of 30 people, and we will adhere to this limit," said Jakarta Health Agency (Dinkes) Head Ani Ruspitawati in Jakarta on Sunday (2/9)

However, the Jakarta government is open to increasing the quota if service capacity allows. "If we are able to accommodate more, we will expand the quota," she added.

The free health check program aims to reduce health risks, detect diseases early, and prevent avoidable deaths.

A total of 44 district-level community health centers (puskesmas) across Jakarta are ready to serve residents, with sufficient medical staff and facilities. The Jakarta government has also confirmed that no additional medical personnel will be needed, as the current resources are deemed adequate.

"We have conducted simulations and calculations, and so far, we conclude that the service can be carried out with the available resources," Ani stated.

Residents who wish to access this service must download the Satu Sehat Mobile (SSM) app, complete their profile details, and select a health center or clinic registered in the app.

They can then choose an examination date, which is available from their birthday up to 30 days afterward (H+30). Seven days before the appointment, users will receive a notification in the app prompting them to complete a self-screening form.

On the examination day, patients will be directed to service rooms according to their age category to minimize overcrowding.

"At the health centers, rooms are designated based on age groups. Children will be directed to a designated children's floor, while adults will go to the adult section. This is to help manage queue congestion," Ani explained.