The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) has issued the latest technical guidelines regarding routine health checks for children under six years of age. Through this policy, every toddler is required to undergo a comprehensive health examination at least once a year to optimally monitor their growth and development from an early age.
This periodic examination does not only focus on basic physical measurements, but also includes evaluations of vital signs, nutritional status, and child psychomotor development. Medical personnel are also instructed to conduct comprehensive physical exams ranging from skin health, senses, respiratory system, heart, to specialized screening to detect the risk of autism in children aged 16 to 30 months.
To ensure service quality, each examination unit will be strengthened by a competent medical team. The standard formation consists of a responsible doctor, accompanied by a medical assistant, nurse, or midwife to measure anthropometric parameters, as well as supported by community health workers to assist with field coordination.
This health screening service can be accessed by the public at various basic health facilities, ranging from urban village or sub-district primary health centers, easily accessible mobile screening posts, to private clinics. Every facility is required to provide adequate examination equipment, including tools for child growth and development stimulation.
The child's entire medical history from birth as well as the mother's pregnancy history will be digitally recorded into electronic medical records. This integrated data system will later be integrated with the health insurance claims database to facilitate a rapid medical referral process if indications of health disorders or certain diseases are found in the child.
