Indonesia has launched a nationwide health screening program aimed at reducing early deaths by detecting health risks early. The initiative, which costs 3 trillion rupiah ($183.54 million), is the country’s largest health screening effort to date.
According to a Reuters report, the program allows all Indonesians to receive a free health check-up on their birthday, though participation is voluntary. The screenings include blood pressure checks, assessments for heart disease and stroke risks, and eye examinations, according to the health ministry.
Initially, the program will focus on children under six and adults aged 18 and above. Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, faces high mortality rates from stroke, heart disease, and tuberculosis, based on data from the World Health Organization.
