Tanjung Priok Residents Happy to Get Free Health Checks

Residents of Tanjung Priok Sub-district, North Jakarta, enthusiastically welcomed the free health checks program from the Jakarta Health Agency (Dinkes).

Alhamdulillah  (thank God), after being checked, my condition is good

As experienced by RW 02 Resident, Kebon Bawang Urban Village, Tanjung Priok Sub-district, Hendra (56) who greatly helped by the program.

He was getting his health checked because he was worried about having high cholesterol in his body due to frequently experiencing headaches and leg pain.

Free Health Checks, Residents Can Register via SATUSEHAT Mobile

"At first I was anxious and afraid to get checked. Alhamdulillah (thank God), after being checked, my condition is good ," he expressed, Tuesday (2/11).

He underwent a series of screenings, such as blood pressure check, blood sugar check, weight measurement, and others with results that can be determined quickly.

"Very happy and thank the government, this is the most beautiful gift so that we always maintain our health and can know early if there are any diseases," he admitted.

The same statement also came from a Papanggo Resident, Safira (33), the mother of Zavia Aura Edelweis (6). She was grateful and happy to have participated in the free health checks to check up her daughter's teeth, who just celebrated her birthday on January 29th.

"I know this from PKK. Registration is very easy, it is very useful," she admitted.

Tanjung Priok Sub-district Health Center Head, Sahruna stated the first day of free health checks at Tanjung Priok Health Center managed to serve 45 residents, ranging from children, adults, to the elderly.

He added those participating in this program had previously registered on SATUSEHAT Mobile (SSM) application so that the check-up process was faster and there were no queues.

"We served 45 people on the first day, exceeding the target set by the Ministry of Health, which was 30 quotas," he explained.

Of 45 patients, eight were kids, 29 were adults, and eight were elderly people. Most adults and the elderly underwent screening for various diseases, including diabetes, heart conditions, and the risk of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis.

"For kids, we have screenings for hypothyroidism, thalassemia, head circumference, and weight, as well as dental check-up," he added.

Therefore, residents with health issues during screening will be directed for follow-up at the health center or hospital as needed.

"Based on the screening results, five people need to be referred to the hospital and one other person undergoea treatment at the health center," he closed.