Free Health Services Given to Rawa Badak Selatan Residents
Reported by Anita Karyati | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Residents of RW 07, Rawa Badak Selatan Urban Village, Koja District, North Jakarta were given a Free Health Check (CKG) service to detect health conditions early.
bring healthcare facilities closer
Head of Rawa Badak Selatan Urban Village, Sutarto said CKG services are implemented using a door-to-door system to make it easier for the public to obtain health checks without having to travel far to health facilities.
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He explained that ghe examinations provided include screening for nutritional status, blood pressure, dental health, vision and hearing function, and mental health. Officers also conduct a review of the toddler's immunization history and early detection of tuberculosis (TB).
"We invite residents to regularly have health checks and adopt a healthy lifestyle to stay healthy and productive," he added.
Meanwhile, one of the residents, Yassin (65) admitted he routinely attended the free health services.
According to him, this service is very helpful for elderly residents in monitoring their health conditions without having to travel long distances to health facilities.
"This service is very helpful, we now know our body condition," he admitted.
