DENPASAR – A Free Health Check at Kura Kura Bali was held through a collaboration between the Denpasar City Government and the Kura Kura Bali Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to expand access to health services and support the early detection of disease.
The Free Health Check (Cek Kesehatan Gratis/CKG) service was held at Sira Village within the Kura Kura Bali SEZ and was open to the general public, residents of Serangan Village, and employees working within the area.
Wayan Sukrayasa, Head of Health Services Development at the Denpasar City Health Office, said the CKG initiative is a national program designed to help people understand their current health status through screening.
“CKG is a national program to screen and determine the health status of each individual in the community,” Wayan Sukrayasa said in Denpasar on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Free Health Check at Kura Kura Bali Provides Integrated Screening
Working with a number of healthcare institutions, the program provided a range of integrated health services.
Participants could access health promotion services and general examinations including blood pressure, blood glucose, uric acid, and cholesterol tests.
The program also included non-communicable disease screening, dental examinations, eye checks and eyeglasses, blood donation, National Health Insurance (JKN/BPJS Kesehatan) services, medical treatment, and medication.
The Free Health Check at Kura Kura Bali supports the broader objectives of Indonesia’s national CKG program, which include identifying disease risks, detecting health conditions at an early stage, and encouraging healthier lifestyles. In 2026, the Ministry of Health has also placed greater emphasis on follow-up care after screening. Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia
Follow-Up Healthcare Is Available
In addition to medical services provided at the venue, participants can access follow-up consultations through Puskesmas III Denpasar, a primary healthcare facility.
Participants requiring further treatment can be referred to nearby hospitals if they are registered with JKN.
This follow-up process reflects the national CKG approach, which emphasizes that health screening should be followed by appropriate treatment or referral when potential health problems are identified. Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia
Bringing Healthcare Closer to Residents and Workers
Zefri Alfaruqy, Head of Communications at the Kura Kura Bali SEZ, said the initiative was also organized in connection with Indonesia’s 62nd National Health Day, observed annually on November 12.
According to Zefri Alfaruqy, bringing health services closer to communities is particularly important for workers, especially those in informal employment, who may postpone medical examinations due to time and financial constraints.
Such barriers can delay early detection, particularly for non-communicable diseases.
“We hope the free health checks can build greater long-term awareness among surrounding communities and employees about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle,” Zefri Alfaruqy said.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Health has likewise encouraged workers to undergo routine health checks to identify risk factors for serious non-communicable diseases before complications develop. Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia
Serangan Resident Welcomes Easier Access to Health Screening
Sujiarti, a resident of Serangan Village, said the program made early health screening easier and more accessible.
She said she felt reassured after completing initial checks, including blood pressure and cholesterol examinations.
“I had never joined one before because the activities in Serangan are usually held at the banjar hall. I couldn’t attend because of work and limited time, but now I can,” Sujiarti said.
Through the Free Health Check at Kura Kura Bali, collaboration between government, healthcare providers, area management, and the local community is expected to expand access to screening and strengthen awareness of the importance of regular health checks.
Source: ANTARA News
