The Constitutional Court (MK) officially rejected all requests for judicial review of Law Number 17 of 2023 on Health. The decision, read out on Monday (29/6/2026), confirms that current government regulations concerning extraordinary events (KLB) and outbreak management are fully aligned with the constitutional framework.
The lawsuit filed by Dharma Pongrekun previously challenged various provisions, ranging from early warning systems to mandatory reporting and law enforcement during health emergencies. However, the Court ruled that delegating administrative authority to the Minister of Health to set technical criteria for extraordinary events is standard practice and remains within statutory limits.
In response to the ruling, the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) stated its commitment to prioritizing evidence-based public health protection. Head of the Communication and Public Information Bureau of Kemenkes, Aji Muhawarman, emphasized that the government's rapid response to health threats now rests on a firmer legal foundation following the Constitutional Court's decision.
"Outbreak management requires rapid and measurable coordination. This ruling encourages us to ensure health policies continue to be implemented professionally, transparently, and accountably, involving various stakeholders, including academics and medical personnel," Aji said in an official statement.
The Ministry of Health also highlighted the importance of active public participation in surveillance and early detection systems. Moving forward, the government plans to continue strengthening national health preparedness to anticipate potential infectious disease threats in the future, while remaining open to constructive criticism and feedback from the public.
